The churches and convents of Goa, the former capital of the Portuguese Indies - particularly the Church of Bom Jesus, which contains the tomb of St Francis-Xavier - illustrate the evangelization of ...

One of the most famous of Goa's churches, the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception lies in the… If you plan to visit Old Goa, do not miss out on the Church of St Francis of Assisi.

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 ...

Today, what is left of the massive church and convent complex lies in Old Goa and is part of the Churches and Convents of Goa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It lies around 27 km from Vasco Da Gama ...

Midnight masses across churches marked the commencement of Christmas celebrations on Wednesday in Goa, where cities, markets and houses were decked up with the festive theme. Thousands of devotees ...

Goa is more than just beaches and parties. It is a gateway to the architectural relics of churches left behind by the Portuguese for us to adore. With wonderous heritage, religion, and even ghost ...

PANAJI: Probably for the first time in the history of Goa, special prayers were held during the 'Holy Hour' on Friday and Sunday by churches and parishes asking Catholics in the state to vote ...