Xavier, Francisco Candido

Affectionately known as "Chico" Xavier, Francisco de Paula Candido Xavier was a Brazilian medium and philanthropist, and one of the most important advocates of Spiritism. He channeled 468 books through his mediumship and he is considered the most successful Brazilian writer of all times, with over fifty million copies sold. All proceedings from his works were officially donated to institutions of assistance during his lifetime. He also psychographed approximately ten thousand letters without having charged anything from the recipients. In 1981 and 1982, Francisco Xavier was nominated for the N...