Taiwan envoy thanks Pope for 'closeness' after deadly quake

After a massive earthquake shook the entire island of Taiwan this week, leaving at least 10 people dead, the island’s Ambassador to the Holy See has thanked the world for their solidarity, and Pope Francis specifically for his spiritual closeness.

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