Ambassador Anthony C. Y. Ho and Madam Ho Attend the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul Presided by Pope Leo XIV

On June 29, 2026, Ambassador Anthony C. Y. Ho and Madam Ho, accompanied by Secretary Carrie Kuo, attended the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, celebrated by Pope Leo XIV at the St. Peter’s Basilica.

In his homily, the Pope encouraged the faithful to take inspiration from the two Patron Saints of Rome—Saint Peter and Saint Paul. He noted that although both Apostles experienced moments of weakness and failure, their sincere repentance and faithful response to God's call transformed them into extraordinary witnesses to the Gospel and enduring pillars of the Church's unity. The Holy Father emphasized that God must remain at the center of our lives, calling all Christians to foster unity in charity, remain faithful to the truth, and serve one another with love.

During the Mass, the Holy Father bestowed the pallium upon more than 30 newly appointed Archbishops, encouraging them to imitate Jesus and become Good Shepherds to the brothers and sisters entrusted to their care, by dedicating their time, strength, and even their lives, so that the Gospel may be proclaimed to all, the communion of the Church may be strengthened, and peace may flourish throughout the world. The Pope concluded by praying that Saint Peter and Saint Paul would continue to sustain the Church on its journey of communion in following Christ.