Pope encourages Timor bishop

ROME - Pope John Paul yesterday encouraged this year's Nobel peace laureate, Bishop Carlos Belo, to continue his work promoting…

ROME - Pope John Paul yesterday encouraged this year's Nobel peace laureate, Bishop Carlos Belo, to continue his work promoting peace in disputed East Timor. Bishop Belo aid the Pope met during a brief private audience at the Vatican.

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