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Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests

Second Vatican Council, Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests (Chapter II, n. 9) – This excerpt on the relation of priests and laity sheds light on the organic cooperation between priests and laypersons in Opus Dei.

Opus Dei

Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity, 'Apostolicam actuositatem'

Second Vatican Council, Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity (Chapter I, n. 2) – These reflections on apostolate of the laity are of interest with regard to the apostolate Opus Dei members carry out in society.

Opus Dei

Statements on Josemaría Escrivá by Catholic leaders

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

In the news

Devotion to Saint Josemaría Escrivá

Facts about the spread of popular devotion to the founder of Opus Dei.

In the news

What kind of apostolate does Opus Dei do?

Opus Dei

Message

Work, family life, and the ordinary events of each day are opportunities for drawing close to Christ, and making Him known to others.

Opus Dei

Helping Young Immigrants in Marseille

Interview with Frederic Prat, a graduate of the Paris School of Mining Engineering, who directs a supplementary education program, "Youth Plus."

Harambee 2006 presentation in Rome

"All together for Africa" is the motto of "Harambee," a solidarity project begun in 2002 to commemorate the canonization of the founder of Opus Dei. On February 13, Harambee announced four new African development initiatives.

"Intolerance and violence are incompatible with religion."

On February 19, Pope Benedict XVI said that "intolerance and violence can never be justified in response to provocation because they are incompatible with the sacred principles of religion."

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Press statement on The Da Vinci Code

The Opus Dei Communications Office in Rome released the following statement regarding The Da Vinci Code film.