Pope Leo XIV has appointed Nigerian cleric, Rev. Fr. Anthony Daleng, as Vice Regent of the Prefecture of the Papal Household, marking another major milestone for the Nigerian Catholic Church on the global stage.

Fr. Daleng, 48, from Yitla’ar, Kwalla in Plateau State, will assist Archbishop Leonardo Sapienza, the current Regent, in coordinating papal audiences and managing logistics for the Pope’s daily schedule and official functions.

The Prefecture of the Papal Household is one of the Vatican’s oldest and most vital offices. It oversees the Pope’s public and private engagements, including audiences with heads of state, diplomats, and church leaders, as well as the administration of the Apostolic Palace.

While the position of Vice Regent is not formally outlined in Praedicate Evangelium the apostolic constitution governing the Roman Curia Vatican observers say the appointment underscores Pope Leo’s commitment to bringing fresh leadership and expanding global representation within the Vatican.

Fr. Daleng was ordained a priest in 2005 and previously served as General Counsellor and Procurator General of the Order of Saint Augustine in Rome. He holds a doctorate in Moral Theology from the Alphonsian Academy.

As Vice Regent, Daleng will work closely with Archbishop Sapienza in organising papal ceremonies, official visits, and private and public audiences. His duties will also include overseeing the operations of the papal apartments and other daily logistical matters related to the Holy Father’s activities.

Speaking with Vatican Media, Fr. Daleng praised Pope Leo’s longstanding relationship with Africa, saying, “He has Africa in his heart. He has visited our African missions several times and has come to Nigeria on at least ten occasions.”

Pope Leo, an Augustinian himself, last visited Nigeria in 2016 during the Order’s Intermediate General Chapter, strengthening ties between the Vatican and the country’s growing Catholic community.

The appointment of Fr. Daleng makes him one of the few Africans ever to hold such a senior administrative position within the Vatican, reflecting the increasing prominence of the African Church in global Catholic affairs.

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