A Word from Cardinal Dolan: Feast of St. Francis Xavier

| 12/3/2024

By: Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan

In his video this morning, Cardinal Dolan talks about St. Francis Xavier, whose feast it is today.

St. Francis Xavier co-founded the Jesuits and is said to be the second greatest missionary in the history of the Church.

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