Cardinal Anthony Olubunmi Okogie, pictured above greeting guests at the Vatican, urged Nigerian’s leaders to save the country from imminent collapse. PHOTO: CNS/Reuters

17 Nov 2017

By The Record

Cardinal Anthony Olubunmi Okogie, pictured above greeting guests at the Vatican, urged Nigerian’s leaders to save the country from imminent collapse. PHOTO: CNS/Reuters

New Nigerian Cardinal Anthony Olubunmi Okogie of Lagos greets guests at the Vatican Oct. 21 following the consistory with Pope John Paul II. Most Nigerians regard him as a fearless advocate for human rights, religious freedom and democratic rule. He was among the 30 prelates elevated to the rank of cardinal by the pontiff this year. (CNS photo from Reuters) (Oct. 22, 2003) See CARDINALS-OKOGIE Oct. 21, 2003.