Bishop Jose H. Gomez named Archbishop of San Antonio
On December 29, 2004, the Archdiocese of Denver announced that Pope John Paul II has appointed Bishop Jose Gomez as Archbishop of San Antonio.
Opus Dei and allegations of wealth and power
"The Da Vinci Code" falsely portrays Opus Dei as being focused on wealth and power. The reality is that Opus Dei is focused on helping people grow in their faith and integrate it with their ordinary activities, not on gaining power to implement some political agenda. Similarly Opus Dei and its members have great concern for the poor, which is an important element of the Christian faith.
De-coding Da Vinci: Zenit interviews Amy Welborn on her new book
First, there was "The Da Vinci Code." Now there's "De-coding Da Vinci." The latter, by writer Amy Welborn, aims to debunk the errors that permeate the best-selling novel by Dan Brown.
Opus Dei and cult allegations
"The Da Vinci Code" falsely describes Opus Dei as a "Catholic sect," which makes no sense because Opus Dei has always been fully a part of the Catholic Church.
Catholic Church in London entrusted to Opus Dei
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor has entrusted the pastoral care of St Thomas More, Swiss Cottage, to the Opus Dei Prelature.
Opus Dei and corporal mortification
As part of the Catholic Church, Opus Dei adheres to all its teachings, including those on penance and sacrifice.
Opus Dei and women
"The Da Vinci Code" falsely depicts Opus Dei as having unenlightened views on women and their role in Church and society. The reality is quite otherwise.
A Call to Solidarity
Pope John Paul II has called for solidarity with the earthquake victims of the disaster in south and southeast Asia; the Church herself is moving to aid the people afflicted by this catastrophe.
Christ Is Passing By
In 1973, Saint Josemaría prepared this book, drawing on his abundant preaching. It consists of 18 sermons preached between 1951 and 1971 that follow the feasts of the liturgical year, from Advent to the Solemnity of Christ the King