Opus Dei

Opus Dei started in Kenya in 1958 by the direct impulse of Saint Josemaria Escriva. In this video clip we see how its message has taken root there.

With the presence of Benedict XVI, Pope Francis beatified Paul VI, who held fast "with farsightedness and wisdom – and at times alone – to the helm of the barque of Peter, while never losing his joy and his trust in the Lord."

The miracle that opened the way to his beatification was the cure of a Florida mother's child still in the womb. Saint Josemaria described him as a person "who loves so much, who is so concerned for the humblest."

For the beatification of Paul VI, the Prelate of Opus Dei has issued a brief statement.

Pope Francis will beatify Paul VI on Sunday October 19. On November 21, 1965, Paul VI officially opened Centro ELIS, a social initiative located in one of Rome's poorest districts. In his address Paul VI said that education and training were the most important way of improving the lives of young unemployed people from poor families.

On October 4, Pope Francis presided over a prayer vigil for the Synod on the Family, and urged couples to be open to the gift of life.

Pope Francis during the Angelus unites himself to the ceremonies in Madrid, and Bishop Javier Echevarria, prelate of Opus Dei said to families “Dear families, God loves you and makes himself present in your marriage”.

Testimony given on May 30th in Vancouver (Conference about Bishop Alvaro del Portillo The successor to Saint Josemaria Escriva, founder of Opus Dei)

Are you coming for the beatification of Alvaro del Portillo? Here's a video guide on using the Madrid Metro with English subtitles.

The story of a modern saint, 'rock' and model to many