Taiwan’s Ambassador to the Holy See Matthew Lee speaks Oct. 5, 2023, at a reception with members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Vatican. Lee underlined that “Taiwan will do whatever we can to remain on the road of peace.” / Credit: Em.
VATICAN VISIT: Changes affecting humanity are accelerating at a time when religions can create fraternity through cultural encounters, the pope saidBy Liu Tzu-hsuan / Staff reporter
Staff Writer, with CNAIn his capacity as the special envoy of President Tsai Ing-wen （蔡英文）, former vice president Chen Chien-jen （陳建仁） arrived in Rome on Wednesday, a day ahead of the funeral of pope emeritus Benedict in St Peter’s Basilica.
Embassies and overseas offices of the Republic of China (Taiwan) around the world celebrated the upcoming Oct. 10 National Day over the past few days with multiple events attended by guests and foreign dignitaries.
/ Staff writer, with CNAFormer vice president Chen Chien-jen （陳建仁） in the Vatican on Sunday said that he would strive to make more friends, and let the world know about Taiwan’s adherence to freedom and democracy, despite the grave challenges facing the nation.