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Trump invites pope to join Board of Peace

By Lazar Berman 21 January 2026, 6:32 pm
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Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter

Pope Leo XIV was invited by US President Donald Trump to join the Board of Peace, says the Vatican’s top diplomat.

“The pope has received an invitation and we are considering what to do,” says Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin. “I believe it will be something that requires a bit of time for consideration before giving a response.”

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