Pope Leo Appoints Nigerian Augustinian as Official of the Papal Household

Vatican, Nov 12, 2025: Pope Leo has appointed Fr. Edward Daniang Daleng, O.S.A., of the Order of Saint Augustine, as the new vice regent of the Prefecture of the Pontifical Household. Until now, he has served as General Counsellor and Procurator General of the Augustinian Order.

Born on 4 April 1977 in Yitla’ar, Kwalla, Plateau State (Nigeria), he made his first profession in the Order of Saint Augustine on 9 November 2001 and his solemn vows on 13 November 2004. He was ordained a priest on 10 September 2005 and earned a Doctorate in Moral Theology from the Alphonsian Academy in 2012.

In an interview with Vatican Media shortly after the election of Pope Leo XIV, Fr. Daleng spoke of the new pope’s deep connection with Africa.

“He has Africa in his heart,” Daleng said. “He has visited all our African missions several times and has come to my country, Nigeria, on at least ten occasions, including in 2016, when we celebrated for the first time the intermediate General Chapter.”

Courtesy: Vatican News