Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo

Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo, SDB, commonly known as Carlos Belo or Ximenes Belo (born 3 February 1948) 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.

The Most Reverend

Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo

SDB
  • Apostolic Administrator Emeritus of Díli
  • Titular Bishop of Lorium
Belo in 2016
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
SeeLorium (titular see)
Appointed21 March 1988
Orders
Ordination26 July 1980
by José Policarpo
Consecration19 June 1988
by Francesco Canalini
Personal details
Born (1948-02-03) 3 February 1948
NationalityEast Timorese
DenominationRoman Catholic
ResidenceMaputo, Mozambique
Parents
  • Domingos Vaz Filipe
  • Ermelinda Baptista Filipe
Previous post(s)
  • Apostolic Administrator of Dili
  • (1988–2002)
Alma mater
MottoCaritas Veritatis-Veritas Caritatis
Signature
Styles of
Carlos Ximenes Belo
Reference styleThe Most Reverend
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleMonsignor
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