Beatification: Rome events
Short videos on the events in Rome from 29 September to 2 October.
October 1: Audience with Pope Francis
Pope Francis encouraged the 15,000 pilgrims in Rome for the beatification of Alvaro del Portillo to go to the new Blessed's intercession for help "to respond generously to God’s call to holiness and apostolate in ordinary life, in the service of the Church and all mankind."
Beatification of Alvaro del Portillo
Integral recording with music and without commentary. (Entrance of Cardinal Amato with other celebrants begins at minute 22).
EWTN Broadcast of Beatification Ceremony
Entire EWTN broadcast of beatification ceremony for Alvaro del Portillo, with Solemn Mass celebrated by Cardinal Angelo Amato, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.
Alvaro del Portillo, in 3 minutes (Video)
A brief video with scenes from the life of Alvaro del Portillo, who was beatified on September 27, 2014 in Madrid.
Interview with the Prelate about the Beatification
In this interview with EWTN, Bishop Javier Echevarria, the Prelate of Opus Dei, reflects on the life of Alvaro del Portillo, who was beatified in Madrid on Sept. 27.
Pope Francis’ Letter on Beatification of Alvaro del Portillo
Pope Francis’ letter to Bishop Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei, for the beatification of Alvaro del Portillo. Dated June 26, 2014.
September 28: Homily of Bishop Javier Echevarría
Homily of Bishop Javier Echevarría for the Thanksgiving Mass for the Beatification of Alvaro del Portillo.
Mass of Thanksgiving
Mass celebrated by Bishop Javier Echevarria on 28 September in thanksgiving for the beatification. Offered integrally with singing and without commentary.
September 27: Homily of Cardinal Amato
Homily of Cardinal Angelo Amato during the Mass for the Beatification of Alvaro del Portillo