Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo is a Catholic priest, best known for Timor Leste, Nobel da Paz.
Quick Facts About Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo
Born
February 3, 1948
Profession
Catholic Priest
Notable works
Timor Leste, Nobel da Paz
About Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo
Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo, SDB, commonly known as Carlos Belo or Ximenes Belo is an East Timorese prelate of the Catholic Church. He became a bishop in 1988 and served as the apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Díli from 1988 to 2002. In 1996, he shared the Nobel Peace Prize with José Ramos-Horta for working "towards a just and peaceful solution to the conflict in East Timor". He is a professed member of the Salesians.
