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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.

Taiwan’s MOFA announced President Lai Ching-te appointed former Vice President Chen Chien-jen as a special envoy to attend Pope Francis’ funeral on April 26. Chen’s deep connection with the Pope underscores Taiwan’s commitment to strong Vatican ties and religious freedom.