Opus Dei

From 27 November to 2 December, Pope Leo XIV will make his first apostolic journey to Turkey and Lebanon. Among the main events, he will undertake a pilgrimage to İznik (Turkey) on the occasion of the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea.

Isidoro Zorzano was a railroad engineer and one of the earliest members of Opus Dei.

In his 26 November general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about how Christ, who is life, invites us to generate life and give our lives with Him.

In October, the Opus Dei Information Office in Singapore organised a talk on defending the faith calmly, clearly, and charitably. The event was part of preparations for the centenary of the Work. This article was first published in Catholic News Singapore on 12 November 2025.

We spoke to José Luis González Gullón, co-author of “Opus Dei: A History” (now available in Italian), about the institution’s spiritual and juridical development within the context of the contemporary Church.

On Saturday, 18 members of Opus Dei from 12 countries were ordained as deacons by Bishop Stephen Lee Bun-Sang of Macau. The ceremony took place at the Basilica of Saint Eugene in Rome.

Pope Leo XIV reminds us that charity “is the source that must inspire and guide every effort to resolve the structural causes of poverty.” In the apostolic exhortation “Dilexi te,” he offers a reflection in continuity with the encyclical “Dilexit nos.” Below are several key points from this letter for personal reflection.

Admirers of the Catholic convert, a former atheist, say that while many of her pursuits might seem ordinary — wife, mother, volunteer — she lived them in an extraordinary way. This article was first published in the National Catholic Register on 31 October 2025.

During the BeDoCare conferences held in Kenya this October, Fr. Javier del Castillo, Vicar General of Opus Dei, gave a talk in which he invited participants to reflect on the “culture of gift,” rooted in people’s daily “yes,” their generosity, and their spirit of service, across three key areas: family, professional work, and care and social charity.

Like Jesus did with Nathanael, we wish to accompany those who are far from us and perhaps alone. Our prayer, offering the pain caused by distance, and the “creativity of charity” can fill the hearts of those we love with joy and peace.

The Prelate of Opus Dei reminds us of the need for charity in responding to so many forms of poverty and suffering in the world through our prayer and specific deeds of service, and stresses the close tie between love for God and love for our neighbor.

The Spes Program at the Brafa sports school (Barcelona, Spain) accompanies people who are “invisible” to society, affirming their dignity and offering them trust, support, and opportunity.