Opus Dei

Some photos of those taking part in the elective congress in Rome to choose the third successor to Saint Josemaria. These will be updated each day until the election is concluded and also during the general congress afterwards.

Translation of an interview with Monsignor Guillaume Derville, spiritual director of the Prelature of Opus Dei, published in "Aymeric Pourbaix" (for the French agency i.media) on January 21st.

In this Rome Reports video, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz expresses his first reactions on being named Prelate of Opus Dei by the Pope.

Some recent photos of Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, named Prelate of Opus Dei by Pope Francis.

This evening, Pope Francis confirmed Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz as the new Prelate of Opus Dei, following his election earlier in the day during the elective congress. He is the third successor to Saint Josemaria.

This morning in Rome, the process foreseen for the election and naming of the prelate of Opus Dei has begun, with the first plenary meeting of the women’s council of the prelature, called the central Advisory.

Isabel Sánchez is the central Secretary of the Advisory, the women's council that assists the Prelate in governing the Prelature. In this interview she describes the elective process that concludes with the naming of a new Prelate.

Faithful of Opus Dei from around the world describe how the next Prelate of Opus Dei will be elected, as they reflect on what the Church expects from them today.

The process planned for the election and appointment of the prelate of Opus Dei will begin in Rome on January 21. Press dossier for journalists on the Third Elective Congress.

Letter for the presentation of the Preparatory Document for the upcoming Synod of Bishops on the theme “Youth, faith and vocational discernment,” to take place in October 2018.