Opus Dei

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.

In his 12 November general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about fraternity.

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.

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.

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.

You are burdened. Life weighs you down. You often find it hard just to get through the day. You feel caught in a never-ending storm. There is nowhere to hide from the fierce winds that threaten to destroy you. You feel as if everyone is against you. You may even feel like a stranger in your own family.

Pope Leo XIV dedicates his November prayer intention to those struggling with suicidal thoughts, praying that they may find support in their communities and rediscover the beauty of life. He reminds us that even believers can be vulnerable and urges parishes and dioceses to listen and accompany those in pain with compassion and care.

Mike’s journey to Ghana to organise Masses in honour of St. Josemaría Escrivá. Despite financial challenges before the trip, generous friends helped raise the needed funds, allowing the mission to proceed. The visit included multiple events, such as talks with Catholic students at Ashesi University and eleven Masses across Ghana. The experience became a testament to perseverance, friendship, and faith.

Mia, 22, is a student of Estonian language and literature. Her path of faith has taken her through Estonia, Finland, and Rome, and she’s experienced for herself how God cares for his children. She shares how her encounter with Catholicism and Opus Dei have revealed new sources of hope in her life.

The relics of Saint Severinus are preserved in Villa Tevere in Rome, where the central offices of Opus Dei are located. In the centers of the Prelature the votive Mass in honor Saint Severinus is celebrated on 8 November.