Panaji, Dec. 4 -- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant attended the Feast Mass of St. Francis Xavier, which was held in Old Goa on Wednesday.

While greeting devotees, Sawant stated that all Goans and people from nearby states participate in this festival with great enthusiasm.

"The feast of St Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa every year and devotees from Goa and surrounding states participate in this feast with great fervour... I extend my greetings to all Goans and pilgrims on this occasion...." Sawant told reporters.

Fr. Alfred Vaz described this feast as a significant day for the universal Church, particularly for Goa, where there is profound respect for St. Francis Xavier. The belief is that as long as St. Xavier is present, Goa wil...