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Vatican Rules Out Pope's Participation in Trump's 'Board of Peace' Initiative
The Vatican will not participate in US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' and instead believes the United Nations should handle crisis situations, according to the Vatican's top diplomat.
Vatican officials announced that Pope Leo XIV will not participate in US President Donald Trump's proposed 'Board of Peace,' instead citing that the United Nations should handle crisis situations. The Vatican's top diplomat stated this decision on Tuesday. There was no explanation given for the Vatican's refusal to join the board. The Board of Peace was touted by Trump as a solution for global conflicts and humanitarian crises.
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