Coverage dated February 17, 2026

Vatican will not participate in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

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By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV will not be joining US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” the Vatican’s top diplomat said Tuesday, adding that the United Nations should be left to handle crisis situations.

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  1. The Christian Post

    Pope Leo XIV declines invite to join Trump's Board of Peace (opens The Christian Post)

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    Pope Leo XIV has declined President Donald Trump’s invitation to join the newly established Board of Peace.

  2. KVIA El Paso

    Vatican will not participate in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV will not be joining US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” the Vatican’s top diplomat said Tuesday, adding that the United Nations should be left to handle crisis situations.

  3. Newsweek

    Pope Leo Turns Down Trump's Board of Peace Offer (opens Newsweek)

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    Trump’s Board of Peace has drawn limited international backing, with the Vatican and key Western allies declining to join.

  4. The New Republic

    Pope Rejects Trump’s “Board of Peace” Invite (opens The New Republic)

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    The Vatican wants nothing to do with Trump’s Gaza project.

  5. Deutsche Welle

  6. Al-Monitor

    Vatican says it will not participate in Trump's 'Board of Peace' (opens Al-Monitor)

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    By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The Vatican will not participate in U.S. President Donald Trump's so-called "Board of Peace" initiative, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's top diplomatic official, said on Tuesday while adding that efforts to handle crisis situations should be man…

  7. Fox News

    Vatican declines to join Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace,’ calls for UN leadership (opens Fox News)

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    Vatican declines to join President Donald Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza recovery, with Cardinal Pietro Parolin citing the Holy See's "particular nature" and UN oversight concerns.

  8. New York Post

    Pope Leo XIV turns down offer to join Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace (opens New York Post)

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    The Holy See turned down Trump's offer to join his Board of Peace for the beleaguered Gaza Strip due to fears that the panel would undermine the role of the United Nations.

  9. The Daily Signal

    Pope Rejects an Invitation From Trump (opens The Daily Signal)

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    Pope Leo has turned down President Donald Trump’s invitation to join the Board of Peace, citing concerns over the board's scope.

  10. Independent Journal Review

    Vatican Reveals Whether Pope Will Serve On Trump’s Board Of Peace (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Pope Leo XIV has declined President Trump’s invitation to join the Board of Peace for Gaza, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the

  11. America Magazine

    Vatican will not join Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, Cardinal Parolin says (opens America Magazine)

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    The Holy See “will not participate” in President Donald Trump's “Board of Peace” for Gaza, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's secretary of state, said Feb. 17, citing “points that leave us somewhat perplexed.”

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