Thousands of devotees thronged the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, western India, on Dec. 3 to celebrate the solemn feast of St. Francis Xavier, affectionately called by Goan Catholics Gõycho Saib, meaning “Patron of Goa.”
The role of the youth is very important and indispensable not only in the church but also for country. It is very gloomy to see small numbers of catholic youth activists are fighting for the democracy and peace in the ground.