Pope Leo XIV Appoints Nigerian Priest to Key Vatican Role
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Nigerian priest Father Anthoni Onyemuch Ekpo as the new Assessor General of Affairs at the Vatican's Secretariat of State. Father Ekpo, with a background in theology and canon law, will play a key role in coordinating the Catholic Church's international activities.
This appointment underscores the increasing engagement of African clergy within the Vatican. Father Ekpo expressed gratitude for the opportunity and his commitment to advancing the Church's mission.
Previously, Father Edward Daniang Daleng was named Vice Regent of the Papal Household, reflecting a rise in administrative roles for Nigerian clergy.
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