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UCAN: Timor-Leste adopts papal document on human fraternity
(UNION OF CATHOLIC ASIAN NEWS) Catholic-majority Timor-Leste will be the first country in the world to adopt a papal-endorsed document promoting peace and harmony between Christians and Muslims. All 60 parliamentarians at the plenary session on May 12 agreed...
Dalai Lama: Congratulating Jose Ramos-Horta on his Election as President of Timor-Leste
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - Following Jose Ramos-Horta’s recent election as President of Timor-Leste, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to him to offer his congratulations. “It has been a privilege to have known you for so many years,” His...
Mundo a Minuto: Timor-Leste: José Ramos-Horta reaffirms willingness to dialogue after victory
José Ramos-Horta, who leads the presidential elections in Timor-Leste with a large advantage, said today that he was not surprised by the victory, which echoes the adhesion he had in recent months, reaffirming his willingness to dialogue when he takes office. "I and...
Guardian: José Ramos-Horta Elected President for a Second Term
The Nobel prize winner José Ramos-Horta has scored a landslide victory in Timor-Leste’s presidential election, according to preliminary results published by the election secretariat. The 72-year-old secured 397,145 votes, or 62.09%, against incumbent Francisco...
Vatican: Pope Francis meets Zayed Award for Human Fraternity 2022 Judging Committee
VATICAN, 6th October, 2021 (WAM) - Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church, Wednesday met with Zayed Award for Human Fraternity 2022 judging committee at the Apostolic Palace and commended their role in promoting the core principles of tolerance and human...