The attack killed more than 100 refugees and aid workers, a Borno state official said.

The remarkable showdown is the latest example Pope Francis clashing with more conservative elements in the Catholic Church.

The inauguration of a new president can be a time of hope and renewal for the country, Cardinal Dolan said.

Cardinals and residents oppose the opening of the store so close to the Vatican.

The pope wrote a letter to young people, saying the church wants "to listen to your voice, your sensitivities and your faith, even your doubts and your criticism."

The Diocese of Kafanchan, located in the area, estimated more than 800 people were killed, and damages to property and foodstuffs topped $17.5 million.