St Francis Xavier´s feast may go green with eco-friendly materials
(WorldNews India)

Panaji: In keeping with Pope Francis` call to the faithful to introduce lifestyle changes in order to save the earth, biodegradable material is likely to replace plastic at the upcoming novenas and the feast of St Francis Xavier at Old Goa. Instead of flex and thermocol, the backdrop of the alter which will be decorated with the feast theme - `Like St Francis Xavier, the love of Christ urges us on` - is expected to be designed on biodegradable material, rector of Bom Jesus Basilica Fr Patricio Fernandes said. `Currently our available options are canvas or...