What is the Board of Peace and its original purpose?

The Board of Peace (BoP) was established as part of President Trump's 20-Point Plan to end the war in Gaza, anchored in UN Security Council Resolution 2803, initially for coordination and oversight of Gaza's stabilization and reconstruction, but its charter expanded it to a global conflict-resolution mechanism outside the UN framework.

Why did the Vatican decline to join the Board of Peace?

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin stated aspects of the board 'leave us somewhat perplexed,' preferring UN leadership for crisis management, while Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa called it a 'colonialist operation.'

What is the context of the Gaza humanitarian crisis mentioned?

Israeli attacks have killed more than 72,000 people in Gaza; the board's first meeting addresses this amid reconstruction efforts, including demilitarization of Hamas and an International Stabilization Force.

When and where is the Board's first meeting?

The inaugural meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Washington, DC, chaired by President Trump.

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Vatican Declines To Join Trump's Board Of Peace

Pope Leo declines U.S.-led Board of Peace; Vatican urges U.N. leadership as the board meets amid a Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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The Vatican will not participate in President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said Tuesday.

The board holds its first meeting Thursday in Washington to discuss Gaza, where Israeli attacks have killed more than 72,000 people.

Parolin said aspects of the board "leave us somewhat perplexed" and said crisis management should be led by the U.N., and Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa called the initiative a "colonialist operation."

The board includes nearly 20 countries, 17 leaders signed the charter in late January, members pledged more than $5 billion, and permanent membership costs $1 billion after three free years.

Trump is serving as the board's inaugural chairman and will choose his successor, and Italy and the European Union will attend Thursday's meeting as observers.

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: The Board of Peace (BoP) was established as part of President Trump's 20-Point Plan to end the war in Gaza, anchored in UN Security Council Resolution 2803, initially for coordination and oversight of Gaza's stabilization and reconstruction, but its charter expanded it to a global conflict-resolution mechanism outside the UN framework.
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: Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin stated aspects of the board 'leave us somewhat perplexed,' preferring UN leadership for crisis management, while Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa called it a 'colonialist operation.'
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: The board includes nearly 20 countries, with 17 leaders signing the charter in late January; members pledged over $5 billion, and permanent membership costs $1 billion after three free years; Trump chairs it initially and will choose his successor; Italy and the EU attend as observers.
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: Israeli attacks have killed more than 72,000 people in Gaza; the board's first meeting addresses this amid reconstruction efforts, including demilitarization of Hamas and an International Stabilization Force.
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: The inaugural meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Washington, DC, chaired by President Trump.
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