Cardinal Arinze Meets with Nigerian Students in Rome
During their recent visit to Rome for the Holy Week and Easter celebrations, some university students from the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, visited the Nigerian Cardinal His Eminence Francis Cardinal Arinze, at his private residence in the Vatican.
Shiró, Kenya: "No man is an island... We need each other"
Shiró is happiest spending time with people: “I need people, and feeling that they need me makes me want to give the best of myself. No man is an island... We need each other.” This openness led her to start her studies in healthcare, and later move to hospitality and catering in her country, Kenya. She also started a social initiative to help street children. All these experiences confirmed her vocation to Opus Dei as an assistant numerary.
Combat, Closeness, Mission (14): The Place of Encounter
“Talk with our Lord; tell Him: ‘I’m tired, Lord. I’m at the end of my strength. Lord, this isn’t going well. How would you do it?’” (St Josemaría).
“Take courage, get up!”
In his 11 June general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about the healing of Bartimaeus.
Two Milestones in 2025: Masses in Nigeria Honouring St. Josemaría
26 June is the feast of Saint Josemaría. This marks the 100th anniversary of his priestly ordination and the 50th anniversary of his transit into heaven. Masses will be celebrated in many cities and towns around Nigeria.
Questions & Answers about the Adaptation of the Statutes of Opus Dei
Questions and answers about the process of adapting the Statutes requested by Pope Francis. Updated on 11 June 2025.
Letter from the Prelate (11 June 2025)
The Prelate of Opus Dei invites us to contemplate the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity and announces that the new Statutes have been submitted to the Holy See for approval.
Renata, Brazil: "God is calling me in the world, and that's where I find my vocation"
Biomedical scientist Renata Silvestre describes how her vocation is intertwined with her work in advanced cell therapy, battling cancer while living the spirit of Opus Dei in her daily life. In her story, science and faith are both sources of inspiration and reasons for commitment.
10-Day Devotion to the Holy Spirit
In 2025, Pentecost will be celebrated on Sunday, 8 June. The 10-day devotion to the Holy Spirit is a custom to prepare for this feast, 50 days after Easter.
“Do not delay, because the Lord is generous”
In his 4 June general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about the parable of the labourers in the vineyard.