Timor-Leste
Strengthening the network rooted in the heart of Jesus
Fr Cristóbal Fones SJ, the International Director of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network (PWPN), recently made his apostolic visit to Asia Pacific. From 17 to...read more
Make space at the Christmas table for Timorese families
Timor-Leste remains one of the most challenging places in the world to farm. Over 70 per cent of the population rely on agriculture for their...read more
Pope Francis to the Jesuits in Timor-Leste: “Do not turn away from the people who are the most precious asset”
Pope Francis’ visit to Timor-Leste couldn’t have come at a more momentous time for the Jesuits, who this year are celebrating the 125th anniversary of...read more
Pope Francis in Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and Singapore
The Holy Father is currently in Asia, visiting four countries, three of which are in our Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific. Noteworthy in this trip...read more
Hopes and insights from the Holy Father’s upcoming trip to Asia Pacific
Pope Francis is making his 45th apostolic journey from 2 to 13 September, visiting Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Singapore. This marks his return...read more
The enduring strength of the Apostleship of Prayer in Timor-Leste
The beginning of the Apostleship of Prayer in Timor-Leste dates back to the early 1990s, when Portuguese Jesuits introduced devotion to the Most Sacred Heart...read more
Timor-Leste welcomes first Jesuit priest from Ermera
The Society of Jesus in Timor-Leste celebrated the ordination of Deacon Nelinho Maria Jose Alves SJ to the priesthood on 8 June, the Feast of...read more
Soibada: Remembering the roots of the Jesuit mission in Timor-Leste
The Jesuits in Timor-Leste celebrate this year 125 years of Jesuit mission in the country. Three Jesuits, under the command of the energetic missionary, Fr...read more
Fr General Sosa arrives in Timor-Leste
Jesuit Superior General Fr Arturo Sosa has arrived in Timor-Leste for a three-day apostolic journey, from 2 to 4 February. This is Fr Sosa’s first...read more