Born in the Castle of Xavier near Sanguesa, in Navarre, on April 7, 1506. Francis Xavier, a Basque nobleman, left his home at the age of 19 to study at the University of Paris. There he met Saint ...

Let's delve into why St. Francis Xavier is referred to as the 'Sāib of Goa' or 'Gôencho sāib'. The story goes back to the 17 th century... The improbable victory of the Portuguese troops against the ...