Vatican Declines Invitation to Join Trump's New Board of Peace

Leo XIV and the Vatican declined an invitation to join Donald Trump's new Board of Peace after Pietro Parolin emphasized the UN's primary role in resolving global conflicts.While over 25 nations including Argentina and the United Arab Emirates joined the initiative, Western powers like France, Germany, and the UK have refused.The council, which launched at the WEF in Davos, will hold its first meeting in Washington this Thursday to address international disputes.