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‘Catholic’ Karoline Leavitt Insults Vatican on First Day of Lent
- Leavitt, a cradle Catholic, criticized the Vatican on Lent's first day amid the Vatican's UN-preferred approach to crises.
- The Vatican signaled that international crises should be handled by the United Nations, not unilateral boards.
- Trump’s 'Board of Peace' was unveiled last month and aims to oversee Gaza reconstruction with Trump as chairman.
- Leavitt claimed the board would oversee a $5 billion pledge for Gaza, with member nations voting on its use.
- White House spokesperson Anna Kelly defended the board as historically successful in Gaza-related efforts.
- Leavitt’s remarks occurred as the Vatican and Western allies debated the initiative’s legitimacy and scope.
- The Daily Beast notes the ongoing scrutiny of Trump’s initiative by international observers.
- The report identifies Pope Leo joining allied efforts and the Vatican’s concerns about UN-led crisis management.
- The article cites ongoing tensions over how Gaza reconstruction funds would be allocated and controlled.
- The piece highlights the timeline of events surrounding Ash Wednesday and the Vatican’s response.
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