Opus Dei

The complete text of Pope Francis' homily at the Easter Vigil Mass in St. Peter's: the Risen Jesus "will give you the peace you are looking for and the strength to live as he would have you do."

For the 2013 UNIV Forum, 3,000 university students from all over the world are in Rome this week to see Pope Francis and discuss the topic “Discovering human identity in the digital world.” With photo gallery.

The Holy Father had warm words of greeting for the UNIV students at the March 27 General Audience, and cited words of Saint Josemaria Escriva.

An interview with the Prelate of Opus Dei, Bishop Javier Echevarría, published in the Spanish daily "La Razon" about the recent papal election.

Pope Francis celebrated the first Mass of his Pontificate in the Sistine Chapel, where he was elected Pontiff. In his homily he urges: "Build up the Church, the Bride of Christ."

In his first morning as Pope, Francis I entrusted his pontificate to our Lady, in Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Major, and at a father's request, blessed an unborn child in the womb.

Bishop Javier Echevarría expresses his great joy at the news of Pope Francis' election.

Alvaro del Portillo, declared “Venerable” by Benedict XVI, was born in Madrid on March 11, ninety-nine years ago. A recent biography contains abundant new information about his fruitful life in service of the Church.

An article by the Prelate of Opus Dei published in ABC (Madrid) on Benedict XVI's fruitful service to the Church and our prayerful wait for a new Pope.

When meeting with the College of Cardinals on February 28, Benedict XVI pledged his unconditional obedience to the next Pope, while the Cardinals thanked him for his selfless service to the Church.