Opus Dei

The program for the beatification includes key events in Madrid and Rome. The beatification ceremony in Madrid will be presided over by the Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints, Cardinal Angelo Amato.

A Rome Reports video on the upcoming beatification of Alvaro del Portillo in Madrid on September 27, 2014.

With the announcement of the date and place for Alvaro del Portillo's beatification, the Prelate of Opus Dei has written a brief letter.

My husband and I have been married almost 6 years. We married fairly young: he was 23 and I was 25. Our greatest desire was to start a family.

My husband and I have a beautiful family. We have eight children and have always tried to teach them to have faith in and love for God.

A few months ago I was trapped in London. A cloud of volcanic ash caused the cancellation of all flights in Europe.

Daily posts on Alvaro del Portillo’s life story and pastoral message can now be received through Twitter and Facebook. A smartphone app is also available.

Information about Bishop Alvaro del Portillo's life and cause of canonization.

Articles and books by and about Alvaro del Portillo in English and other sources of information about his life, with links to those available online.

Brief comments about Bishop Alvaro del Portillo taken from statements by well-known people in the Church and society.