The Life of St. Francis Xavier

• Born: April 7, 1506, in the Kingdom of Navarre (now Spain).

• Family: Came from a noble Basque family.

• Education: Studied at the University of Paris, where he met Ignatius of Loyola.

• Religious Vocation: Became one of the founding members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in 1534.

• Goal: To spread Christianity and serve others through missionary work.