Opus Dei

The 4000 university students taking part in UNIV have written a letter to Benedict XVI expressing their thanks and support for his service to the Church.

Some links to recent statements and articles about Pope Benedict XVI's handling of clerical sex abuse cases

Celina, a 23-year-old Chinese, is studying to be a concert pianist in Austria. After suffering a personal tragedy, she found new friends, and the path to God, in a student residence in Vienna.

4000 university students are coming to Rome for the UNIV conference to spend Holy Week close to the Holy Father and reflect on the urgent need to build a global culture based on Christian values.

During the Year for Priests, Bishop Javier Echevarría made a pilgrimage to Ars and the tomb of Saint John Mary Vianney, patron for priests. With gallery of photos from the trip.

The Prelate of Opus Dei sent a letter to members and cooperators of the Work in Chile as soon as he learned about the earthquake.

Mercé is a nurse, although at present her full-time occupation is learning Korean. Along with other women of Opus Dei, she recently moved to Korea to help begin the apostolic work there.

In his 17 February 2010 general audience, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the meaning of Lent in Christian life.

Invited by the Archbishop of Valencia, Bishop Javier Echevarría also gave an address for priests from Valencia during the Year for Priests.

On Thursday, January 21, Benedict XVI received Bishop Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei, in a private audience.