The most numerous is that of the Roman Catholic Church, whose leaders began their system of Proselyting the natives as far back as the first establishment of the Portuguese in Ceylon.
"The Pearl of India"
Maturin M. Ballou
During these years of Nobunaga's supremacy, the Jesuit fathers had been pushing forward their work of Proselyting and had met with marvellous success.
"Japan"
David Murray
As long therefore as Nobunaga lived, churches were protected and the work of Proselyting went on.
"Japan"
David Murray