Pope Leo XIV Rejects Trump's Gaza Peace Board
February 18, 2026·26 days ago·via New York Post

Pope Leo XIV has declined President Trump's invitation to join the Board of Peace, a bold initiative to supervise Gaza's ceasefire, reconstruction, and broader global disputes - a role Trump says NATO and the UN have failed at miserably. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin cites "critical issues," insisting the UN should lead such efforts, while expressing perplexity over the board's nature and lineup, including figures like Putin, Netanyahu, and Tony Blair. Read more about this...