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How long did Carlos Belo serve as the apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Díli?

  • 10 years

  • 12 years

  • 14 years

  • 16 years

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Carlos Belo served as the apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Díli for 14 years. He was appointed in 1983 and served until 1997, when he was succeeded by Norberto do Amaral. During his time as apostolic administrator, Belo was a vocal critic of the Indonesian occupation of East Timor.
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