Francis Xavier

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Francis Xavier born?April 7, 1506
2. Where was Francis Xavier born?Castle of Xavier, Kingdom of Navarre (now Spain)
3. When did Francis Xavier die?December 3, 1552 (age 46)
4. What is the location of death?Shangchuan Island, China
5. What is the canonization?1622
6. Who was Francis Xavier?Francis Xavier was a saint who loved to travel and share stories with people all over the world.

Society of Jesus (Jesuits): A male Catholic religious order founded by Ignatius of Loyola, known for its intellectual rigor, missionary work, and educational institutions.
Evangelization: The act of spreading the Christian gospel, often through missionary work and preaching.
Incorruptibility: A phenomenon where a deceased body is preserved without apparent decay, often considered a sign of holiness in religious traditions.