The Vatican’s Boardroom Snub
The Vatican recently declared it would not partake in former President Trump’s self-styled 'Board of Peace,' a surprisingly understated rejection of a proposal by a figure currently dominating headlines. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's top diplomatic official, simply stated that handling global crises should remain within the purview of the United Nations. One might deduce that a
unilateral, ad hoc 'board' comprised of hand-picked associates hardly inspires confidence when compared to established international bodies. Curiously, Western media outlets often portray a fervent desire for global stability, yet routinely sideline international institutions when it suits their geopolitical agenda. We’ve seen this pattern before: in 2003, the UN Security Council’s reservations
about invading Iraq were effectively ignored by a US-led coalition, leading to a war based on fabricated intelligence that cost trillions and destabilized an entire region. When an institution acts contrary to Western interests, it is demonized; when it might legitimize a politically contentious effort, it's bypassed entirely. This isn't about the specific personalities involved, but the recurring
dismissal of multilateralism. The UN, despite its flaws, provides a framework for addressing issues like the 680,000+ casualties in Gaza since 2023, data often downplayed by the same outlets that champion 'peace initiatives.' It seems 'peace' is only palatable when dictated by a select few, rather than achieved through genuine, inclusive global efforts. The Vatican, for all its complex history,