Pope Leo XIV: Lady Shares Old Group Photo Taken 20 Years Ago When Robert Prevost Visited Nigeria
- A Nigerian lady released a photo showing herself and others standing with Robert Prevost in Nigeria 20 years ago
- Robert Prevost is now Pope Leo XIV as he was elected to lead the Catholic church after voting during the conclave
- The lady, Beatrice Nimake Gondyi Earland, said the old photo was taken 20 years ago when Prevost visited Nigeria
A photo of Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, is trending online after a lady posted it on Facebook.
The new Pontiff is not alone in the photo as there are many people flanking him, according to the lady who posted it.
Source: UGC
According to Beatrice Nimake Gondyi Earland, the photo was taken in Jos, Plateau state when Prevost visited the country.
Robert Prevost is no longer an ordinary priest but now the head of the Catholic church as was elected after the 2025 conclave.
The American cleric was spotted dressed in a Nigerian traditional attire with a cap to match.
Beatrice said the photo was taken at St Monica's Parish, Jos, and she can't believe she was standing so close to the now Pope.
She wrote:
"I can't believe I am standing at the right hand side of Pope Leo XIV, 20 years ago at St Monica's Parish, Jos Nigeria. Congratulations Your Holiness. God bless you Papa."
Source: Facebook
Facebook reactions as lady shares photo of Pope Leo XIV
Sabo Tani said:
"Woa God bless our holiness."
Nancy Poma Tunkuda said:
"Yes I see you, Blessing Kabiru , Dirma Tunkuda gaskiya what an honor. God bless our new pope."
Paul Ifediora said:
"This is beautiful, this brings so much memories."
Cik Dajur said:
"It's the Lord's doing! We wish him success."
Adams Absalom Kushi said:
"This is interesting. You probably had no idea you were standing next to the future POPE. Good to know he once lived in Nigeria."
Blessing Kabiru
Look at me in blue, Kai.... God is faithful
Frederick Yillat said:
"Guess I'm the one standing next to him on his left behind Simon Peter."
Mercy Ngwaja said:
"Wow this is great, our God is faithful indeed, congratulations sis mi you need to go and visit him one day or send him this picture, nice one."
Chidinma S Uzoma said:
"Beatrice Nimake Gondyi Earland hope you are not angry, because I just shared your post."
Sheila Akpata Yilzak said:
"Wow!! I feel really excited seeing this.Thank you Beatrice for sharing this picture."
Betty Erdoo said:
"Congratulations! May his grace be sufficient for you to shepherd his flock."
Onyi J Betty said:
"Wow!!! You are blessed dear."
Pope's second visit in 2016
As the new Pope kept trending on social media, a Catholic priest, Fr Ugochukwu Ugwoke, and a Facebook user, Martin Beck Nworah, shared a throwback photo of Leo XIV.
Martin said that in 2016, the pope visited the Augustinians in Nigeria. At the time of the visit, the Facebook user said that Prevost was the Prior General.
The Cable stated that he participated in the General Chapter of the Order of St. Augustine in Abuja.
Duties of Catholic Prior General
According to Augustina Order, the Prior General has the duties in global leadership, governance, promoting communal living, and connecting the Vatican with other religious communities.
He is expected to direct the worldwide operations of the Augustinian Order, ensuring sticking to its mission of poverty, service, and evangelization.
The Prior General also manages the Order's internal governance, including the appointment of provincial superiors, among others.
He also ensures the Augustinian principles of communal living and spiritual reflection, fostering harmony among members.
There is also the duty to act as the primary representative of the Augustinian Order in interactions with the Vatican and other religious communities.
How a new Pope is elected
Legit.ng also reported that after Pope Francis passed on, a new Pope had to be selected within a few days.
The 88-year-old pontiff died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, a day after he met with US Vice President JD Vance.
Ahead of the confirmation of Pope Leo XIV, the process of choosing a new leader for the church has been outlined.
Joseph Omotayo, the HoD of the Human Interest Desk, contributed to this report, adding details of the pope's second visit to Nigeria.
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Source: Legit.ng
