Opus Dei

On 28 November 1982, St. John Paul II erected Opus Dei as a Personal Prelature by means of the Apostolic Constitution "Ut sit." Here are some videos and texts on its juridical structure and apostolic mission.

Pope Francis received the Prelate of Opus Dei, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, in an audience. He was accompanied by the auxiliary vicar, Msgr. Mariano Fazio.

In his 23 November general audience, Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on spiritual discernment, speaking about consolation.

In his 16 November general audience, Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on spiritual discernment, speaking about desolation.

Pope Francis wants the Sixth World Day of the Poor, this Sunday, to be "a moment of grace" for us to "make a personal and communal examination of conscience and to ask ourselves whether the poverty of Jesus Christ is our faithful companion in life.

In his 9 November general audience, Pope Francis reflected on his recent apostolic journey to Bahrain.

Links to Pope Francis' homilies and addresses on his apostolic journey to the Kingdom of Bahrain 3-6 November 2022.

In his 26 October general audience, Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on spiritual discernment, speaking about desolation as an object of discernment.

In his 19 October general audience, Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on spiritual discernment, speaking about knowing one's own life story.

In his 12 October general audience, Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on spiritual discernment, speaking about desire.