Vice President Chen Chien-jen - CathNews New Zealand https://cathnews.co.nz Catholic News New Zealand Thu, 08 Sep 2016 02:59:13 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://cathnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-cathnewsfavicon-32x32.jpg Vice President Chen Chien-jen - CathNews New Zealand https://cathnews.co.nz 32 32 70145804 China's Vice President Chen Chien-jen visits Vatican https://cathnews.co.nz/2016/09/09/vice-president-chen-visits-vatican/ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 16:55:02 +0000 http://cathnews.co.nz/?p=86885 Vice President Chen Chien-jen attended the canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta on 4 September at the Vatican, describing the event as representing the universal values of peace, love, mercy and humanitarianism that the Republic of China (ROC) and Holy See share and put into practice. The Holy See is an important ally that has Read more

China's Vice President Chen Chien-jen visits Vatican... Read more]]> Vice President Chen Chien-jen attended the canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta on 4 September at the Vatican, describing the event as representing the universal values of peace, love, mercy and humanitarianism that the Republic of China (ROC) and Holy See share and put into practice.

The Holy See is an important ally that has maintained diplomatic ties with the ROC for 74 years, Chen said, adding that both sides are committed to freedom of religion, compassion and kindness, and emphasize the importance of democracy, freedom and human rights.

Continuing to cooperate with the Holy See in promoting these shared values around the world, as well as deepening the partnership on humanitarian and charitable efforts, is a priority for the ROC, he added. Read more

 

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