VIDEO: EWTN shows moment Bishop of Ekwulobia, Cardinal Peter Okpaleke Ebere, received ring and red hat as he gets sworn in as a cardinal by Pope Francis at Vatican

Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Pope Swears In Okpaleke As Cardinal. (Read More Here).

The Bishop of Ekwulobia, Peter Okpaleke, has been sworn in as a cardinal by Pope Francis.

He was part of the 20 new cardinals sworn in on Saturday by the Catholic church.

Congratulations to Peter Cardinal Ebere Okpaleke (Bishop of Ekwulobia-Nigeria) as he is being ordained by Pope Francis barely an hour ago at the Vatican! My President is here live!!!

Peter Obi wrote:

“I rejoice with His Eminence, Peter Cardinal Okpaleke as he canonically receives the Red Hat from His Holiness, Pope Francis at a Consistory in Rome today, by which function, he has become a fully fledged Prince of the Universal Church.

“He has remained a blessing to not just the church in Nigeria, but the universal church. His patience, understanding and wide perspectives on issues remain some of his valuable assets that have continued to propel him higher in the priestly vocation.

“The massive turn out of Nigerians across regions and religions at the event added colour to the day, and reinforced the spirit of love and unity which transcends tribe and religion, and for which Nigeria is known.- PO.”

VIDEO HERE.