Pope's Influence on Peace Efforts

Vatican declines Board of Peace participation.
Cardinal Parolin highlights unresolved critical issues.
19 countries signed charter with $5B pledged.
Board's first meeting in Washington on Thursday.
Vatican's refusal raises EU observer concerns.
Vatican opposes top-down peace deals, prioritizing justice.

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Pope Leo XIV | Cardinal Pietro Parolin

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