Summary
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, announced on February 17 that the Holy See would not participate in President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace. The initiative aims to address various global conflicts, including the one in Gaza. Cardinal Parolin stated this decision was made due to the board’s distinct nature, which is fundamentally different from that of states. He noted some critical points that need clarification regarding Italy’s participation as an observer on the Board of Peace. The Holy See emphasized its concern about international crisis management primarily falling under the United Nations’ responsibility. Cardinal Parolin also addressed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, stating there was great pessimism with no real progress toward peace. This decision follows a previous announcement where the Vatican evaluated its participation in the Board of Peace on January 21.
Key Topics
Vatican City, Trump Peace Board, Ukraine war
