Q&A

Who is summoned to the congress?

What is the purpose of the Motu Proprio "Ad charisma tuendum"?

What does the motu proprio ‘Ad charisma tuendum’ mean for the life of the faithful of the Prelature?

Why does ‘Ad charisma tuendum’ insist on the “charism” of Opus Dei? Are charism and hierarchy opposing realities?
- How do charism and hierarchy complement each other in Opus Dei?
- Does anything change in the Prelature’s governance?
- What is an Extraordinary General Congress?
- What are the Statutes? Why are they so important for the Prelature?
- What does the title of “Supernumerary Apostolic Protonotary” mentioned in the motu proprio refer to?
- Who is competent to modify the Statutes of Opus Dei?
- What does it mean that the Pope is the legislator?
- Why is the Extraordinary General Congress being called?
- What result can be expected from the congress?
- Why is it stated that the Prelate will not be a bishop?
- The Extraordinary General Congress of Opus Dei Comes to an End
- What are Saint Raphael boys & girls?











