“Nigeria and the Holy See have marked 50 years of diplomatic relations.”

Nigeria Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatementJuly 6, 2026Read the original

Events during Archbishop Paul Gallagher's visit to Nigeria.

Our verdict

True

Archbishop Gallagher visited Nigeria in July 2026 to mark the golden jubilee of relations established in 1976.

What we found

He met President Tinubu and celebrated a thanksgiving Mass in Abuja. The claim is accurate.

The evidence

2 of 2 sources support the claim; none contradict it.

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Supports the claim
Archbishop Gallagher concludes his 2026 visit to Nigeria marking 50 years of relations. [1]
Supports the claim
Nigeria and the Holy See pledge deepened ties on golden jubilee. [2]

How we checked

We checked the claim against BusinessDay, Vatican News. We reviewed 2 relevant sources.

Sources

[1]Vatican News · Archbishop Gallagher concludes his 2026 visit to Nigeria
[2]BusinessDay · Nigeria, Holy See pledge deepened ties on golden jubilee

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