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Hidden for centuries. Open to pilgrims today.

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Church of the Gesù (Xavier's arm relic), Rome

RomeChristian Century (1549–1614)verified

History

Jesuit mother church in Rome; Xavier's right forearm relic is kept here (his body is in Bom Jesus, Goa).

Getting there

Central Rome.

Sources

Coordinates 41.89583, 12.47972