Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-10-16

The vice president has returned from his visit to the Vatican, saying the Holy See has

Vice President Chen Chien-jen (front) has returned from his visit to the Vatican, saying the Holy See has affirmed Taiwan as an important partner. (Photo by CNA)

affirmed Taiwan as an important partner.

Vice President Chen Chien-jen arrived back at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport on Tuesday following his five-day visit to the Vatican.

The vice president was among those present as Pope Francis announced seven new saints at a ceremony on Sunday, including the late pope Paul VI. Chen said some 100,000 people gathered in St Peter’s Square for the canonization ceremony.    [FULL  STORY]