Pope Leo XIV receives the Prelate of Opus Dei in audience
The Holy Father received the Prelate of Opus Dei, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, in an audience today.
Combat, Closeness, Mission (13): Eucharistic Heart
Frequenting the Eucharist is our living response to his promise to remain with us: if He is with me always, I want to be with Him, too.
Homily of the Prelate on the feast of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo (2025)
“There is no greater joy than living solely for the Lord and, with Him, serving others,” said the Prelate of Opus Dei, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, during the Mass on 12 May 2025 in the Basilica of Saint Eugene (Rome).
Consecration to the Holy Spirit
The full text of this consecration, which Saint Josemaría made on Pentecost Sunday 1971 and which has been renewed every year since in Opus Dei centres. In it, the Work places itself in the hands of the Paraclete and asks for his seven gifts, so that each person may live as a child of God. This article also includes historical context and resources for meditation.
Alvaro del Portillo: Audio Drama Series
May 12 is the feast day of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo, the successor to the founder of Opus Dei. Here is a radio drama series on the life of Alvaro, produced by The Merry Beggars at Relevant Radio.
Paying tribute to Blessed Álvaro del Portillo
On the occasion of his feast day on May 12, the author relates how she was inspired this year to publish a graphic novel of Blessed Alvaro.
First Activities of Pope Leo XIV
On Saturday, 10 May, the Pope will meet with the cardinals. On Sunday, he will pray the Regina Caeli and give a greeting from the Central Loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica. Communiqué from the Prefecture of the Pontifical Household.
From St. Peter’s Square: Habemus Papam!
Report, video, and transcript of Pope Leo XIV’s first words to the faithful from St. Peter’s Basilica following his election.
First Homily of Pope Leo XIV: “We are called to bear witness to our joyful faith in Christ”
Homily during Holy Mass with the Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on the morning of 9 May 2025.
Biography and Vocation of Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV (United States, 1955) was born in Chicago. On 30 January 2023, Pope Francis appointed him Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops and President of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. He was created and proclaimed Cardinal by Pope Francis on 30 September 2023. On 8 May 2025, with the name Leo XIV, he was elected the 267th Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church.