Why the Vatican has lost its global role as mediator — and why Trump matters

Amid the dynamics triggered by the escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran, the need for actors capable of credible mediation has returned to the forefront. In a world where the U.N. appears paralysed, the Holy See could theoretically occupy that space, given its political weight and global moral authority. But the rift with the Trump administration is drastically limiting its...

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