Once a decade, the sacred relics of Saint Francis Xavier are put on public display at the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa. The decennial Exposition that begins in 2024 will run between November 21 ...

Old Goa and its old-world charm has a unique way to captivate your attention. In those centuries-old monuments, lies Goa’s unmissable heritage. The churches and convents of Goa hold a special place in ...

Maintenance of the Basilica of Bom Jesus by a private company will ensure its preservation under international standards Indian tourists pose for photographs before images of Christ in the annex 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 ...

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.

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 ...

As will be the case with many, this writer’s last successful Goa trip feels like it happened ages ago. One sight from the sunshine state that is etched in our memory, however, is catching a glimpse of ...

One of the Seven Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the World and among the best of baroque architecture in India, the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa is the first minor basilica in the country. In ...

Goa, often celebrated for its sun-kissed beaches and lively nightlife, reveals a completely different, deeply spiritual side during Holy Week. As Good Friday approaches, the vibrant energy of the ...