Xin Yage

A meeting between the representatives of various Taiwan Catholic NGOs emphasizes the importance of experiencing fundraisers as "a personal conversion". Fundraising is a ministry, "and ministry first of all means 'to receive the blessing of God' for those we serve". Each year Taiwanese foundations provide services to the tune of one billion dollars.

The winning party in the elections, the DPP, is seen as closer to young people and determined to try new paths. But the new president will also have to find a balance with mainland China. And her contribution as a woman.

Chou Yong-mei has been in television for a long time. As she worked on programme dedicate to the pontiff’s life and message, she met Catholics to understand better her subject matter. After a long temporal and spiritual journey, she decided to be baptised. “When I met real Catholics, in flesh and blood, I saw their dedication and the strength of their faith. I was impressed by the quantity and quality of services provided by many members of the community”.

The city is home to one of Taiwan’s oldest Catholic settlements. Here belonging to the Church is a source of pride and joy, and meetings are lively and well attended. Everyone loves Pope Francis and shows respect for the elderly in person.

Four days after the earthquake 219 people extracted alive from the rubble; 46 confirmed dead; 94 are still missing. Engineer and two employees arrested for having built collapsed complex without the necessary safety standards. Population and security teams dig amid despair and hope.

The rise of Taiwan’s first female president began with her concession speech in 2012. With humility and a desire to represent everyone, she achieved an historic victory. Now, although she does not want to provoke any dangerous changes in Asia, she also does not want to hide her country’s identity vis-à-vis its giant neighbour, China.

After years of efforts and fundraising the dream of six lay Catholics comes true: a network dedicated to transmitting the message of the Pope and the Church's commitment to those most in need. Programming will also include archive material on evolution of Catholic life.

​Chen Chien-jen, a world-renowned scientist, is set to run for Taiwan’s vice presidency with the Democratic Progressive Party. For him, "The world needs peace, which is what we want with the Chinese mainland”.

A Camillian Missionary from Treviso, he is known and respected for his fundraising work. For him, “The secret of course is to know how to highlight the good work already done. The good work is undeniable.” This opens doors. Plus, “our entire administration has always been transparent.” St Mary’s Hospital Luodong is a leading facility in training nurses.

The historic summit between Xi Jinping and Ma Ying-jeou elicits various opinions in Taiwan. In some, it is anger and frustration over the country’s “sell-out”; in others, it is curiosity and a desire for closer relations. Above all, business plays a crucial role.

Thanks to the so-called "Francis effect" esteem for the Catholic is growing Church on the island and there are new catechumens. The parish life marked by the testimony of the laity. Taiwanese young people spend one or two months in China to cooperate with Catholics on the continent. Church voice on social matters still weak.

To celebrate the 90 years since the founding of the museum, one of the world's most important, exhibit of Jesuit artist who served three emperors living 51 years in the Forbidden City. Ceramic work, based on his paintings, was given to Pope Francis for the start of his pontificate.