Opus Dei

Pope Francis invokes the help of Saint Joseph, who just as he watched over Jesus and Mary, watches over and protects Christ's Mystical Body, the Church.

Continuing the catechesis for the Year of Faith, in his April 3 address Pope Francis stresses the reality of Christ's Resurrection, and speaks about the important role of women in the Church.

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.