Evangelii Gaudium: Apostolic Exhortation of Francis – Mary, Mother of Evangelization (Full Text)
# **Exortação Apostólica Evangelii Gaudium**## **(Francisco, 24 de novembro de 2013)**...### **Capítulo 5: Maria, Mãe da Evangelização e …
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