Pope Leo XIV was invited by American President Donald Trump to join the Council of Peace, an announcement made by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the senior diplomatic official of the Vatican.

The Pope evaluates the invitation, and Parolin emphasized that time is needed for reflection before providing a response. The Peace Council, initially intended to resolve the conflict in Gaza, will have a broader mandate to address global conflicts. The Pope has repeatedly criticized the living conditions of Palestinians in Gaza. Romania, Russia, and Ukraine have also been invited to participate, and the leaders of these countries are analyzing the implications of this invitation.