Pope Leo Turns Down Trump's Board of Peace Offer
Summary
The Vatican decided not to join President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, which aims to manage crisis situations like the governance of Gaza. Cardinal Pietro Parolin stated that such issues should be overseen by the United Nations. The board's first meeting is set to discuss Gaza's reconstruction with over $5 billion in humanitarian pledges.Key Facts
- The Vatican declined an invitation to join Trump's Board of Peace.
- Cardinal Pietro Parolin emphasized using the United Nations for international crisis management.
- The Board of Peace is planned to oversee Gaza and other global issues.
- Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope, was invited but did not join.
- The board's first meeting in Washington is scheduled for February 19.
- Over $5 billion has been pledged for humanitarian projects in Gaza.
- Western allies have also chosen not to join the initiative.
- The founding executive board includes several prominent figures like Marco Rubio and Jared Kushner.
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