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
- Pope meets Roberto Benigni ahead of Saint Peter monologue premierePope Leo XIV views excerpts of Roberto Benigni’s upcoming monologue “Peter: A Man in the Wind,” produced in collaboration with Vatican Media and airing on Italian state TV. Read all
- Archbishop Gallagher calls for renewed commitment to peaceAt the OSCE Ministerial Council in Vienna, Archbishop Paul Gallagher call fosr renewed efforts in conflict prevention, especially regarding Ukraine. He also highlights rising religious intolerance, migration challenges, and the need for stronger action against human trafficking. Read all
- IOR’s sustainability report highlights high transparency standardsThe Vatican Bank publishes its first Sustainability Report on its commitment to environmental, social and governance principles and towards sustainable finance. Read all
- Pope Leo welcomes the President of the Slovak RepublicPope Leo XIV welcomes the President of the Slovak Republic Peter Pellegrini at the Vatican Apostolic Palace. With the Secretary of State, talks included mutual appreciation for the strong bilateral relations and the international context, with a focus on the war in Ukraine and its repercussions for European security. Read all
- Holy See: Ukrainian children must return to their familiesThe Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations continues its efforts, including through Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, for the return of Ukrainian children taken to Russia. Read all
- Franciscan friars join rescue operations in flood-struck IndonesiaSearch and rescue operations are underway in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand following last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides. In Indonesia, the Franciscan community has mobilised to help rescuers and provide shelter to the most vulnerable. Read all