María Ángeles, Spain: "When I look back, I believe I've lived a full life"

María Ángeles discovered Opus Dei by chance, when a teacher at the school in her hometown told her about the opportunity to live in a Study and Work Centre (CET). There she discovered three things: how to balance study and work, how to make better use of her time and live her faith in everything, and how God was calling her to Opus Dei.
Letter from the Prelate (15 December 2025)

The Prelate of Opus Dei encourages us to contemplate the humility of the Child Jesus during the Christmas season, welcoming everyone with a merciful heart and assisting those in need with specific deeds, as a sign of hope and peace for the world.
Sofia, Guatemala: “In all my important decisions, I’ve felt free and supported”

Sofía Villalba, a 26-year-old Guatemalan, shares her experience of vocational discernment with honesty and gratitude. From a very young age, she felt a desire to dedicate herself to God and, after a period of searching and reflection, she requested admission as a numerary of Opus Dei, during her second year of university. Despite her enthusiasm and sincere effort to live this vocation, over time she realized that it wasn’t the path for her.
“We are absorbed by many activities”

In his 17 December general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about Easter as the refuge of the restless heart.
Novena to Doctor Ernesto Cofiño

A new three-part novena to ask God for graces through the intercession of the Venerable Ernesto Cofiño, a Guatemalan pediatrician and father of a family. He is widely recognized for his extensive work in assisting underprivileged families and children. Dr. Cofiño was declared Venerable on 14 December 2023 by Pope Francis.
Michelle, Lebanon: The Pope's visit brought us hope

On 4 August 2020, the explosion in Beirut shattered a nation and reduced Michelle’s home to rubble. Five years later, the Pope’s visit brought renewed hope and reconciliation to a people who “always find the courage to rise again.”
“Christmas tree farms are naturally a joyful place”

A married couple’s dream for retirement turned into a service to their community in New Hampshire (United States).
Path to the Centenary (7): Work and Daily Activities Assumed by Christ

The hidden life of Jesus in Nazareth reveals that our ordinary work and daily activities have a deep divine value. They can be a path for close union with God and responding to his call to holiness, by striving to imitate our Lord's entire life.

Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”
Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum” by Pope Francis

Letter from the Prelate regarding the Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”
Monsignor Fernando Ocariz, Prelate of Opus Dei, writes about Pope Francis' Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum” ("To safeguard the charism").

Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”: Questions and Answers
We offer some questions and answers prepared by the Opus Dei Information Office regarding the Motu Proprio “Ad charisma tuendum.”

Letter from the Prelate (6 October 2022)
The Prelate of Opus Dei informs us that he will convoke an Extraordinary General Congress in the first half of 2023 in order to make the changes to the Statutes indicated in "Ad charisma tuendum."

Statutes of Opus Dei
The Statutes of Opus Dei were promulgated by Pope St John Paul II in 1982. Written in Latin, they define precisely the juridical configuration of the Prelature, its organization, and its aims.

Apostolic constitution "Ut sit"
The English translation of the apostolic constitution, Ut sit, by which Opus Dei was established as the Catholic Church's first personal prelature.






















