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"We are made to be Eucharistic, to give thanks"

In his 10 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about gluttony.

From the Church and the Pope

Document: Path Toward the Centenary

Opus Dei will celebrate the centenary of its foundation from 2028 to 2030. To prepare for this anniversary, we offer a document entitled "Path Toward the Centenary." It contains some ideas for the faithful and friends of Opus Dei to reflect on these 100 years and how the charism will continue giving life to the Church and society.

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"Lord, do not turn away from me"

In his 3 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about spiritual struggle.

From the Church and the Pope

Message for the 57th World Day of Peace

In his message for the World Day of Peace on 1 January 2024, Pope Francis speaks about artificial intelligence and peace.

From the Church and the Pope

"When temptation comes, we close the door"

In his 27 December general audience, Pope Francis began a new catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about safeguarding the heart.

From the Church and the Pope

Indulgences in Perpetuity

The Apostolic Penitentiary of the Holy See has communicated that the indulgences, which members of the Work and their relatives can gain on these dates, are granted in perpetuity. Until now, they were renewed every seven years.

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Video: Christmas Greetings from the Prelate (2023)

Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz wishes everyone a peaceful Christmas, praying to the Child Jesus for peace throughout the world and in our homes. "We also have to consider where the source of peace is. If we turn to the letter to the Ephesians, we immediately find that phrase of St. Paul: 'He is our peace.' Christ!"

From the Prelate

"Joy is deeper still, more human"

In his 20 December general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's living Nativity scene in Greccio.

From the Church and the Pope

"They only see a friend they love"

Jorge Barroso was born in Barcelona 28 years ago. He studied classical philology. He lives in Jerusalem, a city he moved to three years ago to pursue a master's in ancient Greek. We asked him to talk about his experience of the current situation of armed conflict in the Holy Land.

Personal testimonies

Prelate: “Ernesto Cofiño was leaven that transformed his environment”

Words of the Prelate of Opus Dei upon learning of Pope Francis' decision on the decree of heroic virtues for the Guatemalan Ernesto Cofiño.

From the Prelate