Mabille, François <br/><br/>
The Holy See and peace 

 -  2025.<br/>							 
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<br/><br/> Owing to its moral authority, the Holy See wields significant diplomatic influence. Under Pope Francis, its priorities shifted toward championing social justice, ecological stewardship, and peace. Pursuing the broadest possible dialogue enabled it to serve as a mediator in conflicts—though this approach risked a neutrality that declines to identify the aggressor. On matters of war, Francis adopted the most radical position, espousing a markedly pacifist stance.