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Catechism of the Catholic Church

Catechism of the Catholic Church (nn. 874-913) – These points about the structure of the Church speak of the vocation of laypersons and their participation in the priestly, prophetic and royal mission of Christ.

Opus Dei

Statements on Josemaría Escrivá by Catholic leaders

A selection of statements about the founder of Opus Dei from Catholic leaders around the world.

In the news

Apostolic Exhortation on the Lay Faithful, "Christifideles laici"

John Paul II, Apostolic Exhortation on the Lay Faithful (Chapter I, nos. 16 and 17) – This excerpt on the vocation and the mission of the laity in the Church and in the world helps illuminate the vocation of Opus Dei members, 98% of whom are laypersons.

Opus Dei

Josemaría Escrivá's message

A selection of quotations summarizing the teachings of the founder of Opus Dei.

In the news

Bishop Javier Echevarría

Bishop Javier Echevarría was born in Madrid on June 14, 1932. He was Prelate of Opus Dei from 1994 to 2016.

Fernando Ocáriz

Helping Young Immigrants in Marseille

Interview with Frederic Prat, a graduate of the Paris School of Mining Engineering, who directs a supplementary education program, "Youth Plus."

Personal testimonies

Harambee 2006 presentation in Rome

"All together for Africa" is the motto of "Harambee," a solidarity project begun in 2002 to commemorate the canonization of the founder of Opus Dei. On February 13, Harambee announced four new African development initiatives.

Social initiatives

"Intolerance and violence are incompatible with religion."

On February 19, Pope Benedict XVI said that "intolerance and violence can never be justified in response to provocation because they are incompatible with the sacred principles of religion."

Recent News

Press statement on The Da Vinci Code

The Opus Dei Communications Office in Rome released the following statement regarding The Da Vinci Code film.

Press releases and statements

Pope's Message for 14th World Day of the Sick

The World Day of the Sick was celebrated on February 11. Included here is the message of Benedict XVI as well as a testimony of John Paul II and a testimony of Saint Josemaría about the Christian meaning of sickness.

Recent News