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Vatican Declines Participation in Trump's Peace Council Amid Concerns

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Pope Leo XIV will not join President Donald Trump's newly formed Peace Council, which aims to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza and promote global peace. The Vatican's chief diplomat, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, expressed concerns that the council could undermine the United Nations' role in crisis resolution. This decision follows the invitation extended to the Vatican last month, with the White House calling the Vatican's refusal 'deeply unfortunate.' Other countries, including the UK, France, and Norway, have also opted out of the council, raising alarms about its indefinite presidency under Trump and its potential impact on international diplomacy. The inaugural meeting of the council is scheduled for Thursday in Washington.

Key Details: • First meeting of the Peace Council set for Thursday in Washington. • Vatican's refusal highlights concerns over undermining the UN's role. • Other nations like the UK, France, and Norway have also declined invitations.

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