Opus Dei

"There Be Dragons," a film by director Roland Joffé on the life of Saint Josemaría, opened in theaters in the Philippines on November 9. Here is a review of the film from a major Manila newspaper.

On November 5, in Rome, Bishop Javier Echevarría ordained 35 faithful of Opus Dei as deacons. With list of new deacons (to be ordained priests in May), photos, and words from the homily.

The apostolic work of Opus Dei began in Indonesia two years ago. Here is an enthusiastic first-hand report from some of the young women there.

In an article published in "L'Osservatore Romano," Javier Cotelo recounts how the mosaic dedicated to Mary, "Mother of the Church," came to be placed in St. Peter's square, in December 1981.

A Rome Reports video summary of the Pope's recent visit to his native land.

Saint Josemaría was canonized on October 6, 2002 by Blessed John Paul II. Two videos with highlights from the ceremony in St. Peter's square, and words from the Pope.

Lucia, a young mother and former bank executive in Hong Kong, has organized numerous book sales for the writings of Saint Josemaría at parishes all around the city.

Ruth Pakaluk, a mother of six, pro-life leader and Catholic convert, died from breast cancer at the age of 41. A recently published book gives a glimpse into her short but fruitful life.

Rome Reports is providing brief video summaries of all the main papal events during World Youth Day in Madrid.

Over 150 young people from every diocese in Russia are in Madrid. They have come with a great desire to be with the Pope and to strengthen their Catholic faith.