Pope Invited to Trump's Gaza 'Board of Peace'; Vatican Considering Offer

• Pope Leo XIV has been invited to join US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” for Gaza.
• Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Paroli confirmed the invitation, stating the Vatican is researching and considering its response.
• Norway declined to join the Board of Peace, citing questions about the American proposal and will not attend a signing ceremony in Davos.
• Several other invited countries have reportedly declined to join the initiative, which aims to oversee Gaza's rebuilding.
• The US administration has asked countries to pay $1 billion for a permanent spot on the board, with Hungary and UAE accepting the invite.

Why It Matters: The Vatican is considering Pope Leo XIV's invitation to Trump's Gaza 'Board of Peace' amid rejections from other nations.