The Untold Portuguese Secret in the Age of Discoveries

In the 15th-16th centuries, Portugal led Europe in overseas exploration and colonial expansion. Besides economic motivations, they sought to spread Christianity. This is where the Jesuit order provided crucial support as missionaries.

Founded in 1540, the Jesuits dedicated themselves to missionary work around the world. Many of the first Jesuits to travel overseas did so aboard Portuguese ships. Figureheads like Francis Xavier accompanied the first Portuguese delegations, establishing churches in India and beyond.
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