Jimmy Lai’s wife, daughter meet Pope Leo XIV in Rome ahead of trial verdict

 

Teresa Lai greets Pope Leo XIV after the general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media

By  Daniel Payne

CNA Staff, Oct 16, 2025 / 12:48 pm

The wife and daughter of imprisoned democracy activist and Catholic Jimmy Lai met Pope Leo XIV in Rome on Oct. 15, greeting the Holy Father ahead of the expected verdict in Lai’s yearslong trial in Hong Kong. 

Teresa and Claire Lai spoke to Leo after the general audience on Wednesday, appearing in the formal black attire traditionally worn by women greeting the pope.

Teresa (left) and Claire Lai greet Pope Leo XIV after the general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. Credit: Vatican Media

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