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Taiwan names Chen Chien-jen as envoy for Pope’s inauguration
Taiwan has appointed former Vice President Chen Chien-jen as special envoy to Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration ceremony, highlighting the 83-year diplomatic relationship between Taiwan and the Vatican. Chen, who holds Catholic knighthoods and served as an academician at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, will be accompanied by Deputy Foreign Minister François Wu as they work to strengthen Taiwan’s ties with its important European ally.2025/05/15 11:00 -
Taiwan-Vatican ties remain strong, says ex-vice president
Former Vice President Chen Chien-jen clarifies he won’t attend Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration. He focuses on the WHA event and Taiwan-Vatican relations.2025/05/13 17:00 -
Chen Chien-jen arrives in Rome for pope’s funeral
Taiwan’s former Vice President Chen Chien-jen arrives in Rome to honor Pope Francis at his funeral. Global leaders, including Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will attend.2025/04/25 16:15