Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra, Substitute of the Secretariat of State, conveyed his happiness in attending the occasion, delivering a message centered on love. He stated, ‘To love God is to love others’, underscoring the significance of striving to support one another. He further remarked on the invaluable heritage of St Francis Xavier, highlighting the saint’s lasting impact both in Goa and beyond. Bishop George Koovakad, Cardinal-Elect and Coordinator of Apostolic Journeys, also expressed his appreciation, describing the occasion as profoundly sacred
The delegation is scheduled to visit Raj Bhavan today at 10 am. Accompanying them will be Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão and Auxiliary Bishop Simião Purificação Fernandes. Officials have noted that this marks the inaugural visit of such a high-level group to a Raj Bhavan in India. The visit aims to foster significant discussions on important issues, such as the advancement of religious harmony and cultural understanding.
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The delegation included Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas, Coadjutor Archpriest of the Saint Mary Major Basilica in Rome; Monsignor Javier Domingo Fernández González, Chief of Protocol of the Holy See; Bishop Flaviano Rami Al-Kabalan, Apostolic Visitor for the Syrian Catholic Faithful in Europe; and Dr Melania Iermieri, Assistant for Apostolic Journeys. The representatives from the Vatican dedicated time to explore the museum and participate in a mass, in addition to engaging in various other events throughout their visit. The ceremony also saw the presence of Auxiliary Bishop Simião Purificação Fernandes and Fr Lawrance Fernandes, along with other officials.
