Pastor Chris Congratulates New Pope Leo XIV, Reflects on Catholic Church History

Loveworld President commends new papal leadership while emphasizing deeper understanding of Church Origins.

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the President of Loveworld Incorporated, has publicly extended his heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected Pope, Robert Francis Prevost now Pope Leo XIV marking a historic moment for the Roman Catholic Church as it welcomes its first American-born pontiff.

In his statement, Pastor Chris not only acknowledged the significance of Pope Leo XIV’s election but also used the occasion to reflect on what he described as the “true” history of the Roman Catholic Church.

Speaking during a special broadcast on Loveworld’s global platforms, Pastor Chris urged believers and scholars alike to engage with the Church’s foundational history, noting that “much of it has been either overlooked or misrepresented.” He emphasized that understanding the early Church, the councils that defined doctrine, and the political influences over centuries is crucial for both Catholics and non-Catholics.

Without delving into criticism, Pastor Chris stressed the need for spiritual clarity and historical truth, especially as global faith communities confront a future filled with ideological, moral, and technological challenges. Pope Leo XIV, known previously as Cardinal Robert Prevosts’s early messages from the Vatican have stressed unity, renewal, and humility.