After accusations against him became public, the Vatican said that in 2020 it had punished Bishop Carlos Ximenes Belo, a hero of the independence movement in his native East Timor.
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Pope Francis Announces 21 New Cardinals
The new “princes of the church” hail from places like India, Nigeria, Singapore and South Korea. They will be among those who help choose a new pope.
How Countries With No Snow Are Competing in the Winter Olympics
Several skiers representing countries with little snow are making their Olympic debut in Beijing, partly because of a diversity initiative that has generated controversy.
Indonesian General Accused of Kidnapping Is Named Defense Minister
Prabowo Subianto, a former general who was discharged from the military for breaking the law, violating human rights and disobeying orders, will oversee Indonesia’s defense policy.
The Revered Crocodiles of This Island Nation Have Suddenly Started Killing People
Two scientists traveled to East Timor to help solve a national murder mystery. The culprits, they say, might be migrants from Australia with a taste for blood.