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Saint Josemaria Escriva, founder of Opus Dei. Photo courtesy of Opus Dei

Opus Dei vicar: We are fully united with the pope

Apr 5, 2018

In a letter to the New York Times, the U.S. vicar of Opus Dei said that the personal prelature has... Read more

Father Arne Panula, the former U.S. vicar of Opus Dei. Courtesy of Opus Dei.

Nation's capital remembers former US Opus Dei head

Jul 24, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

Catholic figures from Washington, D.C. are remembering the legacy of Fr. Arne Panula, former U.S. vicar of Opus Dei, and... Read more

Father Arne Panula, the former U.S. vicar of Opus Dei. Courtesy of Opus Dei.

Former US head of Opus Dei dies at 71

Jul 20, 2017

Father Arne Panula, the former U.S. vicar of Opus Dei, passed away at his Washington, D.C. home on July 19,... Read more

Mons. Fernando Ocariz.

There's a new leader of Opus Dei. Here's what he wants to do.

Jan 24, 2017

By Elise Harris, Kevin J. Jones

The new head of Opus Dei has been confirmed by Pope Francis, and his plan for the prelature is simple.  Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Guayaquil in Ecuador on July 6, 2015.

Pope Francis sends condolences on death of Opus Dei leader

Dec 13, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

On hearing of the Dec. 12 death of Bishop Javier Echevarría Rodríguez, the Prelate of Opus Dei, Pope Francis sent... Read more

Bishop Javier Echevarría Rodríguez, Prelate of Opus Dei, who died Dec. 12, 2016.

Leader of Opus Dei dies at 84

Dec 12, 2016

Bishop Javier Echevarría Rodríguez, the Prelate of Opus Dei, died Monday evening at the age of 84 in Rome, several... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on June 4, 2014.

Put your gifts at the service of others, Pope Francis exhorts

Oct 1, 2014

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis dedicated his weekly general audience to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, saying that rather than making... Read more

Bishop Alvaro del Portillo (Right) with St. Josemaría Escrivá. Photo courtesy of Opus Dei.

Opus Dei to display remains of Bishop del Portillo after beatification

Jul 1, 2014

The Opus Dei press office announced that the remains of Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, the first successor to St. Josemaria... Read more

Bishop Alvaro del Portillo.

Opus Dei prelate beatification expected to draw 100,000 attendees

Jun 7, 2014

The first successor of St. Josemaria Escriva as leader of Opus Dei, Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, will be beatified Sept.... Read more

Cardinal Julián Herranz Casado in Rome on March 13, 2014.

Cardinal remembers Opus Dei priest as man 'chosen by God'

Mar 14, 2014

By Elise Harris

During a special conference commemorating the life of deceased Opus Dei leader Msgr. Alvaro del Portillo, Cardinal Julian Herranz noted... Read more

Bishop Alvaro del Portillo (Right) with St. Josemaría Escrivá, Photo courtesy of Opus Dei.

Opus Dei bishop showed 'enormous faith,' biographer says

Jan 28, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

The upcoming beatification of Opus Dei lead prelate Bishop Alvaro del Portillo brings to prominence a man of deep faith... Read more

Bishop Alvaro del Portillo with John Paul II.

Opus Dei bishop's beatification set for Madrid

Jan 24, 2014

Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, the second leader of Opus Dei, will be beatified in his birthplace of Madrid on Sept.... Read more

Bishop Alvaro del Portillo with John Paul II.

Opus Dei bishop to be beatified after newborn's miracle cure

Jul 10, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

Pope Francis has approved the beatification of Venerable Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, the second leader of Opus Dei, after recognizing... Read more