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Jul 2024
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The History of Secret Christians

Ryan Scheel, Ryan DellaCrosse, and Fr. Richard Pagano
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys talk explore the history of persecuted and underground Christians from Rome, Mexico, Japan, and the modern day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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