Pope Leo Declines Trump’s “Board of Peace” Invitation with Strong Words

President Donald Trump recently announced the creation of a new initiative called the “Board of Peace,” presented as an effort to help resolve conflicts in war-torn regions such as Gaza. Alongside world governments, Trump also invited Pope Leo, the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church. However, the Vatican ultimately declined the invitation.

The proposal required countries to contribute $1 billion for permanent membership. Several nations — including Germany, Canada, France, Italy, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine — chose not to participate. Meanwhile, countries such as Israel, Argentina, Russia, Hungary, and Saudi Arabia accepted the offer.