Goa's lush greenery and inviting beaches alike encompass a place deeply revered by countless faithful from around the world. Within this serene and vibrant landscape stands the Basilica of Bom Jesus, ...

As dawn broke over the historic Basilica of Bom Jesus on Dec. 3, waves of pilgrims — families, youth groups, elderly devotees, and visitors from across India and abroad — streamed into Old Goa, the ...

Panaji (Goa) [India], December 4 (ANI): Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant attended the Feast Mass of St. Francis Xavier, which was held in Old Goa on Wednesday. While greeting devotees, Sawant stated ...

St. Francis Xavier lived the life of a missionary, baptizing tens of thousands in India and Japan. In death, he continues to give himself to Christ’s Church, as his relics offer pilgrims spiritual ...

Subhash Velingkar, a former local leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, is behind the request. This comes a month before the start of the ten-year exhibition of the saint's remains. Protests have ...

Panaji (Agenzia Fides) - "Following in the footsteps of St. Francis Xavier, we are called to remain close to the poor and those who have no voice and to become true witnesses and messengers of Christ" ...

There’s an old, popular belief amongst Goans that ‘Goa is safe because of Goencho Saib, St Francis. Xavier.’ Elders often remind their young ones during personal distress. St. Francis Xavier continues ...

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday extended warm wishes on the feast of St Francis Xavier, saying it is an occasion of spiritual renewal and urged people to pledge to build communities of ...