Opus Dei

The Da Vinci Code has drawn attention to the Catholic custom of corporal mortification. Rev. Michael Barrett, a priest of Opus Dei, answers questions.

Harambee, a charitable foundation established on the occasion of the canonization of the founder of Opus Dei, held a fundraising event in Manhattan on May 15.

Harambee promotes educational programs and development projects in the sub-Saharan region of Africa and about Africa. This is a promotional video which can be freely previewed by everyone. Journalists may request the high quality version (DV format).

In recent months readers and viewers of The Da Vinci Code have found themselves asking a number of questions about Jesus, his message, and his Church. Here are some Questions & Answers.

23 Questions & answers about Jesus Christ, prepared by a team of catholic theologians of the University of Navarre. This is question 13: "What do Roman and Jewish sources tell us about Jesus?"

23 Questions & answers about Jesus Christ, prepared by a team of catholic theologians of the University of Navarre. This is question 14: "What do the Qumran manuscripts tell us?"

23 Questions & answers about Jesus Christ, prepared by a team of catholic theologians of the University of Navarre. This is question 16: "Who was Mary Magdalene?"

23 Questions & answers about Jesus Christ, prepared by a team of catholic theologians of the University of Navarre. This is question 15: "What is the Nag Hammadi library?"

23 Questions & answers about Jesus Christ, prepared by a team of catholic theologians of the University of Navarre. This is question 17: "What was the relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene?"

23 Questions & answers about Jesus Christ, prepared by a team of catholic theologians of the University of Navarre. This is question 18: "What does the 'Gospel according to Mary (Magdalene)' say?"