The Life of St. Francis Borgia

10/10/2025 38 min

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Episode Synopsis

What would make one of the most powerful nobles in Spain, heir to the notorious Borgia family, abandon his titles, riches, and courtly honors to live as a humble Jesuit? In this gripping episode, we dive deep into the unbelievable journey of St. Francis Borgia—the great-grandson of a scandalous pope who became one of the Church’s most revered saints.You’ll hear vivid stories of his childhood in the infamous Borgia household, his rise at the glittering court of Emperor Charles V, his deep love for his wife and children, and the shattering moment that changed everything: standing before the decayed corpse of a queen and vowing never again to serve a master who could die. From there, his life turns into one of the most radical transformations in history—a duke turned Jesuit, a noble turned mystic, a man who gave up everything for God.If you’re fascinated by Catholic saints, mysticism, hidden miracles, or shocking transformations, this is an episode you can’t miss. It’s a story of power, grief, surrender, and redemption that still speaks powerfully today.🎧 Listen now to discover how St. Francis Borgia went from worldly grandeur to eternal glory.