ALSO SEE Churches of Goa: 5 Churches in and around Panaji The Basilica of Bom Jesus is most famous for holding the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. St Francis is considered the patron saint ...

The Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa houses the revered silver Mastrillian ... As devotees honour the memory of St. Francis Xavier, they embrace his timeless message of love and compassion, embarking ...

The churches and convents of Goa, the former capital of the Portuguese Indies - particularly the Church of Bom Jesus, which contains the tomb of St Francis-Xavier - illustrate the evangelization of ...

St. Francis Xavier continues to captivate the hearts of millions of pilgrims who visit his sacred relics enshrined at the Basilica de Bom Jesus in Old Goa. This year, the numbers are expected to ...

Church officials in Goa have refuted a claim that the government has the Church's consent to build a tourism project near the Bom Jesus Basilica, the 16th-century church that houses the relics of St.

About 700 people, mostly Catholics, marched through Old Goa, the colonial-era Portuguese capital, to protest a government plan for a tourism project near the Bom Jesus Basilica, the 16th-century ...

In the run-up to Good Friday, and ahead of the Easter weekend, discover 10 breathtaking churches in Goa that reveal the blend of Portuguese and Indian heritage.

Here are 8 must-visit places in Goa. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Basilica de Bom Jesus is one of Goa's most famous churches. It is located in Old Goa. Anjuna Beach is a vibrant spot where ...