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Pope Francis arrives at the meeting with bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated persons, seminarians, and catechists in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Dili, East Timor, Sept. 10, 2024.

Catholics in East Timor welcome Pope Francis to their island ‘oasis’ of religious vocations

Sep 10, 2024

By Courtney Mares

In East Timor, a country where 98% of the population is Catholic, Pope Francis was met with great enthusiasm on... Read more

East Timor’s President José Ramos-Horta and Cardinal Virgílio do Carmo da Silva,speak to EWTN News in Depth in August 2024, ahead of the visit by Pope Francis.

How the Catholic faith has helped East Timor forgive

Sep 6, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis’ visit to East Timor highlights the Catholic Church’s vital role in the nation’s journey of reconciliation and peace. Read more

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