He also built the Chapel of the Cradle, which is said to contain relics of Jesus’ manger ... Ignatius Loyola, Francis Xavier, Philip Neri, Theresa the Carmelite, Louis Bertrand, Thomas of ...

One of Pope Francis' caps has been on display at St. Francis Xavier. There are two relics on display as well including an item from St. Francis Xavier and another item from St. Francis.

The decision has sparked discontent among parishioners and activists, who point out that the structure was temporarily built and had to be demolished after the Exposition of the sacred relics of St ...

He expects to graduate in December. His spiritual journey included visiting Catholic sites in India — such as the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa, where the relics of St. Francis Xavier are venerated.

The funeral for Pope Francis was held in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Saturday. Credit: Getty Images/Alexi J. Rosenfeld A young faithful holds a photo of late Pope Francis during the ...

Bergoglio took the name Francis not after St. Francis Xavier, co-founder of the Jesuit order, but St. Francis of Assisi, who created the movement that became the Franciscan order. There is a story ...

With him were Peter Ferber and Francis Xavier (later St Francis Xavier). Loyola’s early days and later life closely mirrored that of Francis of Assisi (1181–1226). Pope Francis would ...

World leaders and Catholic faithful bade farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral Saturday that highlighted his concern for people on the “most peripheral of the peripheries” and reflected his ...

They won't meet again until next week, meaning a conclave date is unlikely to be set until after the funeral.Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo, who hosted Francis during his last papal trip ...

Francis is buried in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome. LONDON and ROME -- The Vatican released photos of the tomb of Pope Francis, who was buried on Saturday in the Basilica of St. Mary ...

When he was elevated to the papacy in 2013, Pope Francis was widely expected to shake up the Catholic Church, to liberals’ delight and conservatives’ horror. Such ancient teachings as the ...