News and Events
Exposition Schedule
THE SOLEMN OPENING – The solemn opening will be on 21 November 2024. The solemn Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. and will be followed by the procession carrying the Sacred Relics from the Basilica to the Cathedral.
VENERATION – Everyday, veneration of the Sacred Relics of the Saint will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be no veneration on 5th January 2025.
MASSES – Everyday, there will be 7 Masses in Konkani and one Mass in English. The timings are as follows: 6 am / 7.15 am / 8.30 am/ 9.45 am / 11am / 3.30 pm/ 5 pm / 6.15 pm (In English)
SPECIAL COUNTER FOR SICK AND DISABLED – Wheelchair facility will be available at the gate in front of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi.
SOLEMN CLOSING – The solemn closing of the Exposition will be on 05th January 2025. The prayers in the Cathedral will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will be followed by the solemn procession. The closing holy Eucharist will follow.
Papal News
- Making peace a reality: President of Cameroonian Bishops on Pope’s visitArchbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya, President of the Episcopal Conference of Cameroon, speaks to Vatican News about Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Journey to the country. Read all
- Day Six in Africa: From Cameroon to AngolaPope Leo XIV says goodbye to Cameroon, concluding the second leg of his Apostolic Journey, and arrives in Angola, where he urges authorities to “place the common good before particular interests". Read all
- Pope to Angolan authorities: Don't suppress youth's visions or the elderly's dreamsPope Leo addresses Angola’s authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps and encourages them to use their positions to promote peace and stability. Read all
- Pope Leo XIV lands in Angola for third leg of his JourneyPope Leo XIV lands in Angola, kicking off the third leg of his Apostolic Journey to Africa Read all
- Pope: I am in Africa to encourage Catholics, not to debate with TrumpOn the flight to Luanda, Angola, the third leg of his Apostolic Journey, Pope Leo XIV greets the journalists who have accompanied him in recent days and thanks Cameroon for its extraordinary welcome. He also clarifies that his speeches were prepared weeks in advance. They should not be interpreted "as if I was trying to […]
- Pope Leo leaves Cameroon and heads to AngolaThe second leg of Pope Leo's third apostolic journey has come to a conclusion with his departure from Cameroon and flight to Angola. At Yaoundé airport , the farewell ceremony took place following the Mass attended by over 200,000 faithful. Read all