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Decree of Canonization of Saint Josemaría Escrivá

On October 6, 2002, Pope John Paul II canonized Josemaría Escrivá, calling him "the saint of the ordinary" and describing his teachings as "timely and urgent today."

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Catechism of the Catholic Church

Catechism of the Catholic Church (nn. 874-913) – These points about the structure of the Church speak of the vocation of laypersons and their participation in the priestly, prophetic and royal mission of Christ.

Opus Dei

Papal statements on Opus Dei

A selection of statements on Opus Dei by various Popes.

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Does Opus Dei have its own political, economic or social teaching?

Opus Dei

An interview with the postulator of Saint Josemaría Escrivá's cause of canonization.

Msgr. Flavio Capucci, professor of Philosophy and Theology, was the Postulator of the cause of canonization of Saint Josemaría Escrivá. The following are excerpts from a colloquium about the canonization he held with various journalists.

The process of canonization for Josemaría Escrivá

Facts about the procedures followed in the canonization of the founder of Opus Dei.

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Biography of Saint Josemaría Escrivá

A brief biography of the founder of Opus Dei.

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Statements on Josemaría Escrivá by Catholic leaders

A selection of statements about the founder of Opus Dei from Catholic leaders around the world.

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What are the relations between Opus Dei and other Church institutions?

Opus Dei Fact Sheet (Archive version)

A brief summary of Opus Dei

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