Xin Yage

The artist made more than 30 films, in Taiwan and Italy. Exponent of the local Catholic community, he prayed every morning and evening to thank God for his life. He worked with Ang Lee and Liliana Cavani.

The Holy Family Parish in Taipei "beats" other churches: 67 baptisms during the Vigil. The "Francis" effect, the conversion of hearts and the Gospel message is that treats every human being equally is convincing more and more local people.

Purple is a Taiwanese entrepreneur. Her restaurant has ranked Taipei’s best restaurant for many years. This Easter, she will celebrate the third anniversary of her baptism. "The Catholic faith has improved me as a person and as a businesswoman. When people eat and drink in a refined way, they are happy and open to Jesus and God's love.”

The famous symphonic orchestra begins a tour in the Catholic school to thank Taiwan for the aid delivered to Japan after the 11 March 2011 disaster. This tragedy, school leaders say, "has brought us closer together as brothers and friends".

A native of Suzhou (Jiangsu), he studied in Europe and the Philippines. He taught for 41 years at Furen University. He explained Vatican II in Chinese and worked to enculturate the Gospel in a Chinese perspective.

The government has deployed security forces in hot spots of the protest, which a year ago forced the government to review a disputed trade agreement with mainland China. Today the leaders of the movement call for "purity" and remember the futility of using violence in the political struggle.

The conversion of Professor You, who despite his activism in “civil” spheres discovers an emptiness inside that stems from the absence of Christ, hence his decision to convert: "I appeared to be a visionary, instead I was the one looking for answers. Now if I have to help a student, I wonder what would Jesus say in my place. "

Here is another profile in the series of "new Catholics" in Taiwan. Born into a Buddhist family, Chen opened her own advertising and marketing agency. Now she is at the top of her field. After meeting missionaries, and asking her first questions, she made the jump and converted. For her, the Church must "improve communication," especially "with the young generations."

Agnes Tai is a well-known business woman in the clothing industry: "I discovered the faith through the Christian community. I believe in the feminine genius can give a lot to the Church, and I'm happy that Pope Francis has stressed this several times."

Prof Wang, a pioneer in Taiwan's digital animation industry, was baptised in 2008 after seeing local Christians bear witness. Today, "faith is everything and upset everything, improving my life every way."

Dean Ferng received baptism last Christmas, after drawing near to the Catholic faith by the witness of Christians he met in his life: "They have a goal, a vision, they know where they want to go." He is now working to introduce the Pope more thanks to two documentaries, which will be aired on national television.

Migrant workers face a tough situation on the island. Their rights are denied, their contracts are not respected, and some of them have been tortured by their employers. After years of legal and cultural struggles, things are getting better. The Church and its affiliated groups help workers become better integrated in their milieus. Mhike So's story illustrates this fight for justice for those who have none.