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Chicalim Parish Priest Fr Bolmax Pereira said the elevation of Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão is a matter of pride for all Goans.
"Our archdiocese of Goa and Daman has the first cardinal and this is a historical event. The people are so proud of this historic moment that a large number of people stood awake all night to welcome Cardinal Ferrão. People illuminated the entire stretch and we are sure this light will shine brighter across the entire state with our Cardinal Ferrão," said Fr Periera.
Congress leader Capt. Viriato Fernandes said it was a great honour for the cardinal to arrive in Dabolim constituency.
"People along with small children gathered here at this odd hour to show him their love and this shows the respect that they have because they have gathered in large numbers and waited patiently for him all along the road with lights," said Fernandes.
Uday Naik, who stays in the neighbourhood of Chicalim Church, said he was thrilled to receive the cardinal in front of his house.
"It's a great blessing for us that after touching the Holy Place in Rome to become Cardinal, he chose to directly touch his feet in front of my house. We are blessed,” said Naik.
