Summary
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, stated that the Holy See will not participate in the Board of Peace due to its distinct nature from other states. During a bilateral meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at Palazzo Borromeo in Rome, Parolin emphasized that points regarding the board leave them perplexed and critical issues need clarification. He stressed the importance of the United Nations managing crisis situations rather than other entities. Regarding Ukraine, Cardinal Parolin expressed pessimism about the lack of progress toward peace four years after the conflict began. He highlighted good relations with Italy’s Government, noting a gesture of thanks for attention to social issues such as family measures, education, disability, and prison matters addressed by working groups involving both the Holy See and the Italian Bishops’ Conference.
Key Topics
Vatican City, Ukraine, UN involvement
