Goa Gears Up for Grand Exposition of St Francis Xavier’s Relic

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant met with Goa and Daman Archbishop Rev Fr Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao to discuss the upcoming exposition of St Francis Xavier’s relics. Scheduled to start on November 21, the 45-day event will attract both national and international guests. The state has formed a committee to oversee the preparations, and Sawant has urged the Centre to invite Pope Francis.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant met with the Archbishop of Goa and Daman, Rev Fr Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, on Thursday to discuss the preparations for the upcoming exposition of St Francis Xavier's relics. The event, held every ten years, will commence on November 21 and continue for 45 days.

Sawant revealed to reporters that a state committee has been formed to manage the preparations for what is considered one of the biggest events in the country, attracting both national and international guests. The committee will reconvene after the monsoon session of the assembly, which ends mid-August.

The Chief Minister also mentioned his recent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which he urged the Centre to invite Pope Francis to the exposition. Arrangements for prominent guests, including archbishops from other regions, are underway.

(With inputs from agencies.)