Pope Francis’ visit to Timor-Leste is powerful and symbolic, but also political
- Written by Shannon Brincat, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, University of the Sunshine Coast
Timor-Leste has had much to celebrate recently. August 30 marked 25 years since the Popular Consultation – or “The Referendum”, as many call it – when more than 98% of the population braced themselves against brutal repression to vote for their freedom.
Secretary-General of the United...





