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 that all Goans and people from nearby ...

Goa Police on Sunday night registered an FIR against right-wing speaker Gautam Khattar over his alleged objectionable remarks against St Francis Xavier, the patron saint of Goa, amid a political row.

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 ...

Exposition of saint’s sacred relics set to commence in Goa on Nov 21, 2024 Pilgrims, including Hindus and Muslims from villages in Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, are seen walking to the Basilica of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Controversial remarks against St Francis Xavier ignite protests in Goa, prompting calls for arrests and demands for a minister's removal amid concerns over communal harmony. Photograph: ANI Photo Key ...

The Goa Police on Wednesday arrested the brother of Gautam Khattar, a YouTuber from Uttarakhand who was booked for “hurting religious sentiments” over his allegedly derogatory comments about Catholic ...

A piece of the saint’s skin is preserved in Holy Spirit Church, Margao The Basilica of Bom Jesus at Old Goa is not the only place where the relics of St Francis Xavier can be found. In select churches ...

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, ...

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 ...