Francis Xavier, a Basque nobleman, left his home at the age of 19 to study at the University of Paris. There he met Saint Ignatius ... in 1552 was abundant in miracles and magnificent apostolic ...
Life of St. Francis Xavier Francis Xavier was the sixth child of Dr Joao de Xavier and Maria d’Aspilcueta, born into a noble family at Xavier Castle in Navarre, Spain. While studying at the ...
Within this serene and vibrant landscape stands the Basilica of Bom Jesus, the final resting place of St. Francis Xavier`s holy relics. This saint, who was born into the luxury of Spanish nobility ...