Taiwan appoints former VP Chen Chien-jen as envoy to Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration, reaffirming deep ties with the Vatican. Learn how Taiwan balances faith, diplomacy, and geopolitics in a shifting global landscape.
Former Taiwan Vice President Chen Chien-jen hopes President Lai Ching-te will attend the next pope’s inauguration, after reinforcing Taiwan's Vatican ties during Pope Francis' funeral. Read the full story.
Former Taiwan Vice President Chen Chien-jen attended Pope Francis’ funeral as President Lai Ching-te’s envoy, strengthening diplomatic ties with the Vatican and engaging world leaders like Joe Biden and Japan’s foreign minister.
