Saint of the day and spiritual life #François Xavier

Francis Xavier was born on April 7, 1506 in the Kingdom of Navarre (now Spain). He studied at the University of Paris, where he met Ignatius of Loyola. Together, they co-founded the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) in 1534. After his ordination, he sailed to India in 1541 and spent the rest of his life evangelizing the peoples of As