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Taiwan on edge after Pope Francis's death, closely watching Vatican-China relations
The Holy See remains Taiwan’s only European ally, even as the Catholic Church deepens historic diplomatic and religious ...
Taiwan Negotiates With Vatican for Lai to Attend Pope’s Funeral
Taiwan is racing to secure President Lai Ching-te’s attendance to the funeral of Pope Francis, a trip that would give the ...
Taiwan envoy said he prayed for president to be able to attend new pope's inauguration
TAIPEI: Taiwan's envoy to the funeral of Pope Francis said he prayed for President Lai Ching-te to be able to attend the ...
Taiwan envoy to pope's funeral says he aims to chat with world leaders
Taiwan's envoy to the funeral of Pope Francis aims to use his attendance to "have a good chat" with leaders of countries who ...
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Taiwan's Diplomatic Dance at the Vatican: Seeking Presence Amid Papal Proceedings
Taiwan's diplomatic efforts at the Vatican funeral included prayers for President Lai Ching-te to attend the new pontiff's ...
What to Know About the Vatican’s Relationship With China—and What the Next Pope Means for It
The late Pope Francis tried improving the Catholic Church’s relationship with Beijing by increasing engagement. Here’s what ...
Taiwan sends condolences to Vatican, one of its few allies, on death of Pope Francis
Taiwan will send envoys of the "appropriate level" to Pope Francis' funeral given the deep friendship between the island and ...
Pope’s death receives muted official response in China, which has a tense relationship with the Vatican
As the world rushed to pay tribute to Pope Francis following his death, the response has been comparatively muted in China – ...
Former Taiwan vice president to attend Pope Francis funeral
A former Taiwan vice president will attend this weekend's funeral of Pope Francis as the special envoy of President Lai Ching ...
Taiwan Seeks to Send Lai to Pope’s Funeral With World Leaders
Taiwan is working to send Lai Ching-te to the funeral of Pope Francis, a trip that would offer the island’s president a rare ...
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Former VP Chen to represent Taiwan at Pope Francis’ funeral
Taiwan and the Vatican have a long-standing and close diplomatic relationship, the ministry said. Both sides agreed to have Chen represent Taiwan at the funeral, given his Catholic identity and close ...