
“Hope keeps us walking in difficulty”
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.

Letter from the Prelate (13 November 2025)
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.

Michelle, Lebanon: The Pope's visit brought us hope
On 4 August 2020, the explosion in Beirut shattered a nation and reduced Michelle’s home to rubble. Five years later, the Pope’s visit brought renewed hope and reconciliation to a people who “always find the courage to rise again.”
Ordination of Deacons in Rome

On Saturday 22nd, 4 Nigerians and 14 other members of Opus Dei were ordained as deacons by Bishop Stephen Lee Bun-Sang of Macau. The candidates come 12 different countries. The ceremony took place at the Basilica of Saint Eugene in Rome at 10:30 am (local time).
The Josemaría Escriva Study Center Turns 30

The Josemaría Escrivá Research Center (CEJE), which celebrated its thirtieth anniversary in October, is entering a period of expansion and renewal. Founded in the 1990s as a bibliographic repository on Josemaría Escrivá and Opus Dei, it now combines documentation, research, and outreach with an increasingly international scope.
Opus Dei in Perspective: History, Charism, and Life

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.
God is closest at the darkest hour

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.
"My good friends the souls in purgatory"

On November 2, All Souls Day, the Church reminds us of the need to pray for those who have died and are now being purified.
Ordination in Rome: “Deacons who bring hope”

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.
Memorial of Saint Severinus

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.
“Opus Dei is what happens in the lives of its members”

Interview with Fernanda Zaidan Lopes, a chemistry graduate (Brazil, 1986) and chair of the Preparatory Committee for the centenary Opus Dei (2028-2030) for the past four years. In a conversation with “Mundo Cristiano” in Rome, she explains the nature of her work and the main challenges of this international project.

