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.
Former Taiwan Vice President Chen Chien-jen visits the Vatican as envoy to mourn Pope Francis, reaffirming Taiwan’s strong diplomatic and spiritual ties with the Holy See amid a global farewell.
Taiwan honors the late Pope Francis with heartfelt tributes, a special envoy to his funeral, and a memorial mass. Explore Taiwan-Vatican ties, diplomatic implications, and what’s next after his passing.
