Pope Francis arrives in the world’s most Catholic nation outside of the Vatican City
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Pope Francis arrives in East Timor, crowd may reach 750,000
DILI — Pope Francis arrived on Monday (Sept 9) in East Timor, a predominantly Catholic nation in Southeast Asia, for a three-day visit that will include an open-air celebration of Mass the Vatican says may include more than half the population of 1.3 million.
Filipino politician wanted over killings likely to be returned home soon, East Timor president says
DILI, East Timor (AP) — A former Filipino congressman who sought asylum in East Timor after being accused of orchestrating the killings of a provincial governor and others will likely be returned home to face charges soon in the closely watched case, East Timor’s president said Wednesday.
The AP Interview: East Timor president sees pope stop as opportunity, not time to dwell on past sins
DILI, East Timor (AP) — The president of East Timor sees Pope Francis’ upcoming visit as a prime opportunity to promote Asia’s youngest country on the world stage, not a time to confront the legacy of abuse by influential members of the clergy in the deeply Catholic nation.
China hosts Vietnam, Laos, East Timor ministers in ASEAN outreach
SHANGHAI/HO CHI MINH CITY -- Beijing is welcoming a string of Southeast Asian foreign ministers this week, as it moves to shore up cooperation with regional players that keep the U.S. at arm's length.
Myanmar’s generals barred from Asean meetings, but junta sent an official to first bloc event in 2 years in Laos
Military-ruled Myanmar sent a bureaucrat to Monday’s meeting of Southeast Asian foreign ministers in Laos, Indonesia’s top diplomat said, adding the move was in line with Asean’s policy on the conflict-torn country’s attendance.