Pope Leo XIV met a pair of newlyweds from Taiwan at the Vatican. The encounter turned emotional as the Pope heard they were from Taiwan. His eyes lit up, and he warmly offered his prayers. The couple, Justin Wu and Chen Szu-ying, had waited over five hours in the hot European sun. They were determined to meet the Pope during their visit to the Vatican. Their patience paid off when Pope Leo XIV greeted them personally during a brief audience.
The couple had traveled with the Taiwan delegation attending a Catholic-led global conference. The event welcomed delegates from over 70 countries. Every delegate they met recognized Taiwan, Chen said. During their moment with the Pope, he expressed a deep wish for peace. He said, “I will pray for Taiwan,” and added, “I hope there will be no war.” His words moved the couple. They said his blessings gave them comfort and hope.
As they ended their prayers that day, all the Taiwanese delegates said together, “Taiwan will be safe.” That phrase echoed throughout their trip. It brought a strong sense of unity and faith among the group. Pope Leo XIV’s connection with Taiwan stands out in a time of rising tensions. The Vatican remains Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Europe. That relationship continues to hold symbolic and spiritual value.
A senior Taiwanese official recently attended a Vatican event to represent Taiwan. The visit showed the ongoing ties between the Holy See and Taiwan. Despite global uncertainty, the message from Rome was clear: “Taiwan will be safe.” That phrase, repeated by the Pope and the faithful, offered peace and reassurance to the Taiwanese people. This simple but powerful message now carries global meaning: “Taiwan will be safe.”
