Mozambique and East Timor uniquely incorporate the AK-47 into their national symbols, representing their arduous paths to independence. Mozambique's flag features the rifle to signify defence and the ...

Just months after Pope Francis visited Catholic-majority East Timor, residents on Tuesday mourned his death with flags at half-mast, candle-lit vigils and emotional ceremonies with his trip fresh ...

More than 1,500 people packed into a cathedral in East Timor on Tuesday and an overspill ... have begun seven days of mourning, with flags at half-mast to demonstrate what its government said ...

The president of Asia's youngest, predominantly-Catholic nation told Reuters flags in East Timor would be flown at half-mast for one week to honour the late pontiff's life and a mass would also be ...

DILI - Catholic majority East Timor on Tuesday began seven days of national mourning to mark the death of Pope Francis, with people gathering for prayers and flags flying at half-mast across the ...