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President of Thailand’s Bishops Tells Zenit That Though It’s a Majority Buddhist Nation, One Is Free to Choose Religion & Live, Practice & Pray in Peace

Bishop Vira Arpondratana, secretary general of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Thailand, briefs the media on the arrival of Pope Francis in Bangkok on Nov. 20. (Photo by Joe Torres)

Pope Francis arrives at Bangkok Airport after an eleven-hour flight from Rome.

The Catholic community in Thailand is putting the finishing touches to their preparation for the historic visit of Pope Francis.

Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin highlights the theme on Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Thailand and Japan.

Pope Francis sends his greetings to the people of Thailand ahead of his visit to the country from the 20th to the 23rd of November.