Historic Vatican Move: Two Nigerians Appointed to Dicastery for Evangelization

Pope Leo has named two Nigerian Catholic leaders to key roles in the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization. Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins from Lagos joins as a full member, while Father Wenceslaus C. Madu of Claretian University, Nekede, serves as a consultor. This department drives the Church’s global missionary work and supports the growth of new Catholic communities. The appointments were announced alongside other senior African clergy, reflecting a shift in Vatican leadership toward emerging Catholic regions. The selections highlight Nigeria’s growing contribution to the universal Church. Martins and Madu will help shape evangelization policies and initiatives, underscoring Africa’s rising importance in global Catholic affairs.

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