Opus Dei

The World Day of the Sick was celebrated on February 11. Included here is the message of Benedict XVI as well as a testimony of John Paul II and a testimony of Saint Josemaría about the Christian meaning of sickness.

Given below is a summary of Benedict XVI's first Encyclical, entitled "Deus caritas est" (God is love). Dated December 25, Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, it considers the question of Christian love.

Marc Carroggio, who oversees Opus Dei's relationship with international journalists in Rome spoke on the book published by John L. Allen: "Opus Dei: An Objective Look Behind the Myths and Reality of the Most Controversial Force in the Catholic Church". The interview was published by the Zenit News Agency

Marc Carroggio, who oversees Opus Dei's relations with the international media, is interviewed about his perspective on "The Da Vinci Code" film.

Excerpts from the message of Pope Benedict XVI for the World Day of Peace, January 1, 2006.

In these final days of Advent, Benedict XVI invites Christians to prepare for the coming of the Son of God by meditating on the example of St. Joseph

A new comic book about the founder of Opus Dei has been released simultaneously in seven languages: English, Spanish, French, Dutch, Italian, German, and Catalan.

Psalm 111, "the happiness of the righteous," and the commemoration of All Souls were the central themes of Benedict XVI's catechesis in his general audience, held on November 2 in St. Peter's Square in the presence of 30,000 people.

On October 23 the Pope closed the synod of bishops that was dedicated to the Eucharist. This, the final message of the synod, was posted on the Vatican's web site.

She left the comfort of Europe to empower African women. The impact is continental, writes Lilian Aluanga.