The archbishop of Goa, 72, has chaired the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences since the start of the year. He has been ...

Whether you are a history buff or just need a break from all the partying, these heritage sites in Goa offer a glimpse into ...

The archbishop of Goa, 72, has chaired the Federation ... The remains of Saint Francis Xavier were moved in 1553 to the Basilica of Bom Jesus, the main see of his missionary apostolate a year ...

Karl D. Bar-Lev, a retired U.S. Navy veteran who served for 17 years, also entered the Church at the Easter Vigil. Raised in ...

The basilica houses the icon of the Salus Populi Romani and the Holy Cradle of Jesus. Built on the site of ... of Saint Mary the Major, and not in St. Peter's Basilica like his predecessors.

Pope Francis’ tomb is made of Ligurian (Italian) marble with the sole inscription “FRANCISCUS” and a reproduction of his pectoral cross, according to new details released by the Vatican.

Pope Francis was buried Saturday in the Basilica of St. Mary Major after his coffin crossed the center of Rome, marking the pontiff’s final goodbye to the Eternal City. After the celebration of ...

Pope Francis’s funeral procession will depart from St. Peter’s Basilica, the epicenter of Catholicism, and head toward the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of Rome’s most important Marian ...

Towering over Lafayette Square in the Historic District, the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist's Gothic towers should lure in any architecture buff. The original cathedral was established ...