Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo [SEP] position held
Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo
Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo SDB, GCL (born 3 February 1948) is an East Timorese Roman Catholic bishop. His religious life openly denounced the brutal Indonesian occupation of his country. 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".
Early life and religious vocation.
The fifth child of Domingos Vaz Filipe and Ermelinda Baptista Filipe, Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo was born in the village of
Bratland
Laureates, hosts and artists by year 1995.
- Laureates: Joseph Rotblat and the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs
This year a concert featuring only classical works was held.
Laureates, hosts and artists by year 1996.
- Laureates: Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo and José Ramos-Horta
- Host: Lise Fjeldstad
- Artists:
- Angélique Kidjo
- Annbjørg Lien
- Jan Garbarek / Angelite
- Joan Osborne
- Morten Harket performed the song "East Timor"
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