President Donald Trump has officially invited Pope Leo XIV and the Holy See to join the “Board of Peace,” a Middle East alliance aimed at ending the Gaza conflict, coordinating reconstruction, and advancing a lasting Palestinian state aligned with UN Security Council Resolution 2803. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin confirmed the invitation is under review, potentially adding significant spiritual influence to a group already including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Israel, and others with major investment commitments. While Norway has declined, the Vatican’s possible participation could prove transformative for Trump’s peace initiative.
