Number of articles: 73

Middle East's Best-kept Secret

An article by John Allen about the conversion of a young Muslim man in Lebanon to Catholicism, and the role played by a faithful of the Prelature in his conversion.

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“The Prelate helps us sense God's loving fatherhood”

Translation of an interview with Monsignor Guillaume Derville, spiritual director of the Prelature of Opus Dei, published in "Aymeric Pourbaix" (for the French agency i.media) on January 21st.

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Pope Francis Names Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz Prelate of Opus Dei

This evening, Pope Francis confirmed Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz as the new Prelate of Opus Dei, following his election earlier in the day during the elective congress. He is the third successor to Saint Josemaria.

Elective Process Begins with Meeting of Opus Dei’s Central Advisory

This morning in Rome, the process foreseen for the election and naming of the prelate of Opus Dei has begun, with the first plenary meeting of the women’s council of the prelature, called the central Advisory.

Press Dossier on the Third Elective Congress

The process planned for the election and appointment of the prelate of Opus Dei will begin in Rome on January 21. Press dossier for journalists on the Third Elective Congress.

Adolescent Girl on the Way to Sainthood (Press Release)

Press release about Montse Grases' life and canonization cause.

Press Release 2 November 2015: “surprised and saddened”

Press Release from the Opus Dei Information Office on the arrest of Msgr. Lucio Angel Vallejo Balda.

Gaztelueta School: Holy See closes case, as allegations are unproven

The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has released a final decision of Pope Francis dated 9 October 2015 to close the case of alleged abuse on the part of a former teacher at Gaztelueta School and asks that the “good name and reputation of the accused be restored.”

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The Information Office of Opus Dei in New Zealand

The Information Office of Opus Dei provides information on the activities of the Prelature and responds to specific requests from the media.

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Press Contact

Information for media: how to contact the Information Office in New Zealand

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