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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Panaji, Nov 20 (PTI) The 45-day-long decennial exposition of the holy relics of St Francis Xavier in ... preserved at the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, would be carried in a procession to ...

The festival, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ ... in Kunkuri (Chhattisgarh), St. Francis Church in Kochi (Kerala), the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa, and the All Saints ...

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.