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Pope Francis calls on university students to proclaim Christ’s Gospel
Pope Francis encouraged university students in a message to participants of the International UNIV Congress 2025 in Rome during Holy... Read more
Catholics celebrate 100th anniversary of priestly ordination of St. Josemaría Escrivá
On March 28, the centennial of the priestly ordination of St. Josemaría Escrivá will be celebrated with liturgical and academic... Read more
Opus Dei prelate: ‘These are difficult times in the world and in the Church’
In his latest pastoral letter, the prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, reflected on how Christians should live joyfully... Read more
Teacher at Opus Dei school in Spain maintains innocence after abuse conviction by Vatican
José María Martínez, a teacher at Gaztelueta School (an Opus Dei institution located in Lejona, Spain) was notified of his... Read more
CNA explains: The sexual abuse accusation case against Cardinal Cipriani
An article published by Spanish newspaper El País reported an accusation of alleged sexual abuse against Peruvian Cardinal Juan Luis... Read more
Prominent cardinal denies allegations of sexual abuse that led to disciplinary measures
Cardinal Cipriani denied the accusations published by the Spanish newspaper El País, stating: “I have not committed any crime nor... Read more
Opus Dei contests charges of malfeasance in author’s new book
The book, written by Gareth Gore, describes Opus Dei as “a secretive, ultra-conservative Catholic sect” that “pushed its radical agenda... Read more
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
