The Digest:
During his first Christmas Vigil Mass, Pope Leo XIV included the Igbo language in the Prayer of the Faithful, recognizing the global contributions of Igbo Catholics.
Key Points:
- The Prayer of the Faithful featured an intention read entirely in the Igbo language.
- An Igbo couple also participated in the Eucharistic Procession, presenting offertory gifts.
- The inclusion highlighted the diversity and universality of the Catholic Church.
- The Mass marked Pope Leo XIV's first Christmas celebration as pontiff.
- The moment was captured in a video shared widely on social media.
- Commentators celebrated the recognition with remarks like "Igbo to the world."
- The gesture underscores the growing representation of African cultures in Vatican liturgy.
Sources: Social Media Reports
