Vatican Declines Participation in Trump's Controversial Board of Peace

The Vatican has opted out of engaging in U.S. President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace,' according to Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's leading diplomatic official. He emphasized the role of the United Nations in managing global crisis situations over unilateral efforts by individual states.

Pope Leo, the initial pope from the United States known for his criticisms of Trump's policies, rejected an invitation to partake in the board designed to oversee Gaza's temporary administration. This board, led by Trump, aims to address worldwide conflicts following Trump's fragile Gaza ceasefire plan.

Various nations, including Italy and the European Union, have decided to attend the board's first meeting in Washington as observers. Concerns continue to arise over the potential undermining of the United Nations, with experts likening the board to colonial oversight and pointing out the absence of Palestinian representatives.