Pope Francis emphasized that hope is “always possible” in Jesus Christ during an ecumenical vespers service marking the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

As February arrives, Goa turns into a lively paradise with sunny beaches, rich cultural festivities, and peaceful retreats.

While Goa is well-known for its beaches, fun-filled celebrations and the Carnival, there is so much more to be discovered in ...

Enlisted below is an officially announced Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) list of holidays month-wise for different parts of India, indicating when banks will stay closed or open to the public.

The 45-day exposition of St Francis Xavier's relics in Old Goa concluded, attracting over 80 lakh pilgrims. The event highlighted India's secularism, with participation from diverse religious ...

He also noted that preparations for the feast of the Patron Saint of the Archdiocese ... depicting the life and mission of St Francis Xavier, which was staged across Goa. The exposition secretariat ...

Let's delve into why St. Francis Xavier is referred to as the 'Sāib of Goa' or 'Gôencho sāib'. The story goes back to the 17 th century... The improbable victory of the Portuguese troops against the ...

(Image: IE) In December 2024, banks were closed for 17 days and these holidays included Feast of St. Francis Xavier, Christmas, Goa Liberation Day, and the usual weekend breaks. RBI classifies ...

Goans are not the only people who have affectionately named St Francis Xavier. We find that the Saint is also devoutly called Periya Padre or the great father in Tamil among some Tamil Christian ...

Panaji Dec 26, 2024 (ToI): After venerating the relics of St Francis Xavier in Goa, a group of 116 faithful will be going on a pilgrimage to Sri Lanka for the feast of yet another saint close to the ...