As per reports, a nine-member high-ranking delegation, including several bishops from the Vatican, led by Cardinal-Elect Coordinator of Apostolic Journeys (Pope’s journeys), Bishop George Koovakad arrived in Goa for the 18th Exposition of the relics of St Francis Xavier.

The delegation will venerate the relics on Tuesday afternoon (26 November) and then concelebrate a novena Mass in the evening at Old Goa.