Missions were places where Roman Catholic religious leaders converted people to the Christian religion.

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Leaders of Christian missions, which run 16, 500 schools as well as 6, 500 hospitals, orphanages and old-age homes, wearily shake their heads at the charges.

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Within a decade, Shirley had married a Circassian Christian, Teresia, and set off with her to Europe on a series of diplomatic missions in the service of the shah.

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