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Conflict between Opus Dei and Spanish diocese to be mediated by papal commissioner
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Alejandro Arellano Cedillo as pontifical commissioner to address a conflict between Opus Dei and the... Read more
Opus Dei in Argentina denies accusations of human trafficking and labor exploitation
The Prelature of Opus Dei in Argentina has “categorically denied” recently publicized allegations of human trafficking and labor exploitation. Read more
What is Opus Dei? A CNA explainer
Opus Dei was founded Oct. 2, 1928, by Father Josemaría Escrivá to help lay Catholics understand the baptismal calling of... Read more
Opus Dei prelate asks prayers for new statutes and to share ‘the fire of the Lord’
The prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, renewed his request for prayer for the new statutes of “the Work.” Read more
!["The main contribution of Opus Dei is to accompany the laity [98% of its members] so that they can be protagonists of the evangelizing mission of the Church in the midst of the world," says Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, shown here during his visit to Chile last month.](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/storage/image/opus.dei.chile.jpeg?w=220&h=165)
Opus Dei prelate responds to those who consider group ‘conservative, powerful, and secretive’
During his recent trip through Latin America, the prelate of Opus Dei gave an interview in which he responded to... Read more
Opus Dei prelate’s visit to Venezuela postponed
Opus Dei announced the postponement of the visit to Venezuela of Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, the head of the personal prelature. Read more
Peru cardinal celebrates 36 years as a bishop, thanks Opus Dei founder, John Paul II
The cardinal in a July 4 video message from Rome posted by Diario Expreso recalled the day of his episcopal... Read more
Opus Dei founder St. Josemaría Escrivá: You can be a saint doing your ordinary job
Today the Catholic Church honors St. Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer y Albás (1902–1975), Spanish priest, founder of Opus Dei, and... Read more
Pope Francis meets with Opus Dei prelate Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz
“The audience, which lasted about half an hour, took place in an atmosphere of warmth and affection on the part... Read more
Opus Dei updates outreach to young people with new website: ‘Youth’
The new website offers testimonies on social initiatives, podcasts with prayer resources, and infographics on Catholic doctrine. Read more
Thousands of young people gather in Rome to delve deeper into meaning of Holy Week
St. Josemaría Escrivá inspired and promoted UNIV, an international meeting of young university students seeking to deepen their faith. Read more
New Opus Dei program ‘Youth’ hopes to answer young people’s questions
The “Youth” initiative is the result of the combined efforts of people from around the world. Read more
Guatemalan physician Ernesto Cofiño declared Venerable
Dr. Cofiño lived the Christian virtues in his family, in the performance of his profession as a doctor, and in... Read more
Opus Dei priest dies from heart attack while preaching at retreat
Father Fadi Sarraf, a recently ordained priest of Opus Dei, reportedly died of a heart attack while preaching at a... Read more
Spanish Opus Dei priest announced as new Helsinki bishop
Father Raimo Ramón Goyarrola Belda, a priest of the Personal Prelature of Opus Dei, was appointed by Pope Francis to... Read more
Spanish bishop open to mediation regarding non-Opus Dei priest as rector of Opus Dei shrine
Bishop Ángel Pérez Pueyo said he has waited for things to calm down before making a statement about the Torreciudad... Read more
Opus Dei does not want to be an exception in the Church, prelate says
Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, the prelate of Opus Dei, said the institution he has led since January 2017 “does not want... Read more
Pope Francis changes canon law on Opus Dei and any future personal prelatures
The updated canons now state that the statutes that govern a personal prelature can be “approved or issued by the... Read more
St. Josemaría Escrivá’s call to sanctify daily work is a modern spiritual call to arms
Today, The Work continues and millions across the world have been inspired by Escrivá’s call to holiness, finding God in... Read more
Opus Dei announces an extraordinary general congress to change its statutes
The prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, announced in a letter Oct. 5 that he will convene the congress... Read more
