Vatican convenes diverse global leaders for social justice dialogues

The Vatican has demonstrated significant convening power through a series of social justice dialogues inspired by the encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’. These meetings brought together a diverse group of participants, including social justice leaders from North and South America, representatives from major corporations such as Microsoft, labor organizations like the AFL-CIO, grassroots movements, and university networks.

Observers noted the Church's unique ability to facilitate dialogue between disparate groups that might not otherwise interact. This capacity highlights the soft power of the Holy See, which maintains diplomatic relations with 183 countries despite lacking military or economic might.