East Timor welcomes Pope Francis on his visit to encourage its recovery from independence fight

The people of East Timor gave Pope Francis a rousing welcome Monday as he arrived in the Southeast Asian country to encourage its recovery from a bloody and traumatic independence battle and celebrate its development after two decades of freedom from Indonesian rule.

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· 750d ago· ran in 5 outlets

East Timor welcomes Pope Francis on his visit to encourage its recovery from independence fight

NBC NewsLean Left· 750d ago

East Timor welcomes Pope Francis as he continues grueling Asia tour

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Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· WHEC Rochester, KOB 4
WHEC RochesterCenter· 750d ago

Pope arrives in deeply Catholic East Timor to encourage its recovery from bloody independence

KOB 4Center· 750d ago

Pope arrives in deeply Catholic East Timor to encourage its recovery from bloody independence

Ran by 2 outlets· The Columbian, WFMZ Allentown
The ColumbianCenter· 750d ago

Pope cheers East Timor’s recovery while acknowledging a bishop’s abuse scandal

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 750d ago

Pope cheers East Timor's recovery while acknowledging a bishop's abuse scandal

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Local News 8, WDIO Duluth, +1 more
Local News 8Center· 750d ago

East Timor welcomes Pope Francis on his visit to encourage its recovery from independence fight

WDIO DuluthCenter· 750d ago

East Timor welcomes Pope Francis on his visit to encourage its recovery from independence fight

The RepublicCenter· 750d ago

East Timor welcomes Pope Francis on his visit to encourage its recovery from independence fight

Digital JournalCenter· 750d ago

Pope lands in Catholic-majority East Timor to rock star welcome

Digital JournalCenter· 750d ago

East Timor prepares for first papal visit since independence

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TribliveLean Right· 750d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Pope cheers East Timor's recovery while acknowledging a bishop's abuse scandal

MyNorthwestLean Right· 750d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Pope arrives in deeply Catholic East Timor to encourage its recovery from bloody independence

Washington TimesLean Right· 750d ago· ran in 5 outlets

East Timor welcomes Pope Francis on his visit to encourage its recovery from independence fight

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