St. Francis Xavier
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Remembering St. Francis Xavier’s missionary zeal
On Dec. 3, the Catholic Church honors St. Francis Xavier, one of the first Jesuits who evangelized vast portions of... Read more
St. Francis Xavier’s relics draw 12,000 in Goa, India, for decennial exposition
As many as 8 million people are expected to visit the relics during the 45-day period. The last exposition, in... Read more
Indian police hunt for Hindu man who allegedly disrespected St. Francis Xavier
Catholic news outlet UCA News reported that Subhash Velingkar publicly questioned the authenticity of the relics of St. Francis Xavier. Read more
The unlikely hero of India: St. Francis Xavier
St. Francis Xavier is a patron saint of missionaries and missions and led an unlikely life of adventure and heroism. Read more
Pope Francis: Share the Gospel with zeal like St. Francis Xavier
The pope dedicated his entire general audience to sharing the story of the daring 16th-century saint who risked his life... Read more
St. Francis Xavier: New EWTN film marks 400th anniversary of canonization
The film will be screened at a Rome Jesuit church housing a relic of the saint. Read more
Why is St. Francis Xavier's arm flying across Canada?
While he was alive, St. Francis Xavier never got to ride in an airplane. They would not be invented for... Read more
Exhibition of St Francis Xavier's relics preceded by catechesis
Spiritual formation and catechesis are underway to prepare for the upcoming exposition in Goa of the relics of St. Francis... Read more
