What did the Pope say about Trump?
As of late February 2026, Pope Leo XIV has formally declined President Donald Trump’s invitation for the Vatican to join his "Board of Peace" for Gaza.
The Vatican, through Cardinal Pietro Parolin, stated that international crises should be managed by the United Nations, not a U.S.-led board, marking a significant diplomatic snub.
Key details regarding the Pope's position:
Rejection of the Board: The Pope refused to participate in the "Board of Peace," which the Vatican sees as potentially undermining the UN.
Stance on Gaza: The Vatican prefers UN-led efforts rather than the US-led, billionaire-backed committee aimed at overseeing Gaza's reconstruction.
Broader Criticism: Earlier, in late 2025, Pope Leo XIV strongly criticized Trump’s policies regarding mass deportation and the treatment of immigrants, describing it as a "grave" sin.
Concerns over Tension: The Pope previously warned that U.S. actions, such as targeting ships in regional conflicts, risk increasing tensions.
The move emphasizes the Vatican’s preference for neutral, international multilateralism over the specific foreign policy initiatives of the Trump administration.
The Vatican, through Cardinal Pietro Parolin, stated that international crises should be managed by the United Nations, not a U.S.-led board, marking a significant diplomatic snub.
Key details regarding the Pope's position:
Rejection of the Board: The Pope refused to participate in the "Board of Peace," which the Vatican sees as potentially undermining the UN.
Stance on Gaza: The Vatican prefers UN-led efforts rather than the US-led, billionaire-backed committee aimed at overseeing Gaza's reconstruction.
Broader Criticism: Earlier, in late 2025, Pope Leo XIV strongly criticized Trump’s policies regarding mass deportation and the treatment of immigrants, describing it as a "grave" sin.
Concerns over Tension: The Pope previously warned that U.S. actions, such as targeting ships in regional conflicts, risk increasing tensions.
The move emphasizes the Vatican’s preference for neutral, international multilateralism over the specific foreign policy initiatives of the Trump administration.
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