Trump's Peace Council Faces Rejection From Leo XIV and Sweden

The Vatican officially declined an invitation to join the "Peace Council" established by Donald Trump after Leo XIV expressed concerns over the private nature of the initiative.Pietro Parolin confirmed that the Holy See found the required $1B membership fee and the potential to marginalize the UN to be significant obstacles.Sweden and Brazil have also rejected invitations to the body, which was originally designed for Gaza reconstruction but later expanded to address global armed conflicts.While allies like Saudi Arabia and Turkey have joined the group, critics warn that the veto power held by Donald Trump could create a colonial diplomatic structure.