East Timor PM says Francis left legacy of reconciliation, tackled abuse

East Timor Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao told AFP on Friday that Pope Francis left a legacy of reconciliation but also confronted the issue of child abuse during a rare visit to Asia’s youngest nation last year. The Argentine, who died on Monday, visited …

Pope Francis had touted reconciliation and equality in East Timor, as part of a gruelling four-nation tour in the region ...

Catholics in East Timor mourn Pope Francis with candles in front of a mural near where the pope held a mass in September

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With a seven-day mourning period underway in East Timor, some recalled the influence of Pope Francis on their nation

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East Timor couple have seen two popes visit, pray they will see Francis' successor

DILI, East Timor (Reuters) - A devout Roman Catholic couple in East Timor has seen firsthand two popes visit their tiny Asian country and now they are praying they may witness another, once a successor is picked to replace Pope Francis. "I deeply hope …

East Timor faithful, ex-rebels see hope after Pope Francis

Brandishing his government-gifted medals near a statue of the Virgin Mary in East Timor's capital, ex-rebel Crisanto de Jesus Alves da Costa says Pope Francis's message of hope on a rare visit last year offered a bright path for Asia's youngest …

Tears, memories as fervently Catholic East Timor mourns Pope Francis

‹‹ 1 of 3 Timorese Catholics carry a cut-out of Pope Francis during a procession ahead of a prayer service, following his death, in Dili, East Timor, April 22, 2025. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca 2 of 3 Timorese Catholics pray for Pope Francis, following …

East Timor President: My Country Is Oasis of Calm, Free from Political, Ethnic, Religious Violence

The President of East Timor, Jose Ramos-Horta, who was a speaker at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here on Tuesday, said that his country is an oasis of calm, free from political, ethnic or religious violence. He specified that while political tensions do …

East Timor mourns Pope Francis months after emotional visit

Just months after Pope Francis visited Catholic-majority East Timor, residents are mourning his death with flags at half-mast, candle-lit vigils and emotional ceremonies - Copyright AFP VALENTINO DARIELL DE SOUSA Jack MOORE Just months after Pope Francis …

Just months after Pope Francis visited Catholic-majority East Timor, residents are mourning his death with flags at half-...