Pope Leo’s brutal response to Trump’s invitation to join the ‘Board of Peace’

Donald Trump recently introduced a new initiative he calls the “Board of Peace,” designed to address international conflicts, including the crisis in Gaza. He described it as an alternative diplomatic platform focused on resolving global unrest.

Trump proposed forming the board with permanent member nations and invited several countries to participate. Notably, he also extended an invitation to Pope Leo, aiming to incorporate moral and spiritual guidance into the effort.

The announcement quickly drew mixed reactions worldwide. Participation would require each member nation to contribute $1 billion, raising concerns about financial obligations and the structure of the organization.

Several countries — including Germany, Canada, France, Italy, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine — chose not to join. Their decisions reflected doubts about the board’s framework and its implications.

Meanwhile, Israel, Argentina, Russia, Hungary, and Saudi Arabia agreed to take part. Their support provided the initiative with an initial coalition despite the divided global response.

The varied reactions underscored broader geopolitical differences and highlighted debate over creating a new diplomatic body outside established international systems.

After reviewing the proposal, the Vatican declined participation. Cardinal Pietro Parolin stated that the pope believes peace efforts should be pursued through recognized multilateral institutions such as the United Nations, reaffirming the Holy See’s commitment to traditional diplomatic channels.