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Coverage from the Communication Department includes preparations for the Congress on the Jubilee of Mercy, reflections tied to Pope Francis's visits and speeches in Mexico, and reports on the Colombian Church's missionary work.

Avanzan los preparativos generales para el Congreso en el Jubileo de la Misericordia

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General preparations continue for the Congress held within the Jubilee of Mercy, an initiative followed closely by the Communication Department.

Camino hacia el Congreso de la Misericordia

Author: Super User

Coverage tracing the steps leading up to the Congress of Mercy, part of the department's ongoing reporting during 2016.

"Somos Iglesia colombiana, en salida misionera"

Author: Super User

A report on the Colombian Church's missionary outreach, highlighting its pastoral activity shared with the region.

Camino al Congreso sobre el Jubileo de la Misericordia

Author: Super User

Further coverage of the path toward the Congress on the Jubilee of Mercy, continuing the department's August 2016 reporting.

En agosto, congreso pastoral y eclesial

Author: Super User

An August report noting pastoral and ecclesial congress activity, including reflections connected to Pope Francis's addresses to Mexican bishops and at the Presidential Palace in Mexico.