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"These are times to be open to God's action"

Recent interview with the Prelate of Opus Dei published by the Portuguese newspaper "Jornal de Noticias," by Rosa Ramos.

From the Prelate

Letter from the Prelate (14 February 2017)

The pastoral letter contains the conclusions of the recent General Congress, held in January.

Pastoral Letters and Messages

“The Church's vitality depends on a complete openness to the Gospel”

An interview with the Prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, published in "Palabra."

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages

Pope Francis Receives New Prelate in Audience

Today at 12.15 pm, the Holy Father received the Prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, in an audience, accompanied by the Vicar General, Monsignor Mariano Fazio.

From the Prelate

Letter from the Prelate (31 January 2017)

First pastoral letter of Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz for the faithful of the prelature of Opus Dei.

Pastoral Letters and Messages

Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz Names Opus Dei’s General Council

Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, the new Prelate of Opus Dei, has named the members of the General Council that, together with the Central Advisory, assists him in the pastoral government of the prelature.

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Prelate's Homily at First Mass in Prelatic Church

On January 27, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, Prelate of Opus Dei, made a solemn entrance in the prelatic church of Our Lady of Peace. Here is a translation of his homily at the Mass.

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages

First Words of New Prelate: "Joyful in hope"

The day after being named Prelate of Opus Dei by Pope Francis, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz speaks briefly about his hopes and goals.

From the Prelate

Biography of the Prelate

Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz was born in Paris on October 27, 1944, in a Spanish family exiled in France due to the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). He was elected and confirmed by Pope Francis as Prelate of Opus Dei on January 23, 2017.

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"Youth, family, and poverty are challenges for today's Christians"

Yesterday at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, the new Prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, answered questions from journalists about the challenges the Church faces and the upcoming General Congress of Opus Dei.

Publications, Interviews, and Other Messages