"Don Alvaro, a Man of Faith, a Faithful Man"
Bishop Javier Echevarría spoke these words in Rome on August 7 as the tribunal of the Prelature of Opus Dei closed the introductory phase of the Cause of Canonization for Bishop Álvaro del Portillo, first successor of St. Josemaría.
“Prophets of a New Age”
So referred Pope Benedict XVI to the young people at World Youth Day in Australia. We offer a summary, in 35 brief passages, of what the Holy Father said to them and to the youth of the world.
The Pope in Sydney. Photos from Kenthurst Study Centre
Pope Benedict XVI has begun his pastoral trip to Australia, for World Youth Day. In his preparatory message he said, “How great a need our world has for a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit!” With a link to photos of the Pope's stay at Kenthurst Study Center.
Cardinal Ruini says Don Álvaro is "an example of sanctity in ordinary life"
Cardinal Camillo Ruini, the Pope’s vicar for the diocese of Rome, closed the diocesan process of Bishop Álvaro del Portillo's cause of canonization. With 11 photos from the ceremony.
Diocesan Phase of Don Álvaro del Portillo’s Cause of Canonization Finishes in Rome
On next Thursday, June 26, in Rome’s Lateran Palace, Cardinal Camillo Ruini will preside over the closing session of the diocesan process on the life and virtues of the Servant of God, Álvaro del Portillo (1914-1994), bishop and prelate of Opus Dei.
Priestly Ordinations in Rome, May 24, 2008
On Saturday, May 24th, the Prelate of Opus Dei ordained 36 priests in Rome. Here are some video highlights of the ceremony (2 minutes).
36 New Priests for the Prelature of Opus Dei
On May 24th, Bishop Javier Echevarría ordained thirty six of the Prelature’s faithful to the priesthood. Two of the new priests offer reflections on what this step means for them. With links to 20 photos from the ceremony and the Prelate's homily.
The Pope's Message to the U.S.
All of Benedict XVI's addresses and homilies during his April 2008 visit to the United States.
Teacher of Teachers
Luis Borrallo is Director of Advancement at Strathmore University in Kenya, which was started in 1960 by some members and cooperators of Opus Dei. He recounts some of the challenges presented by the university's growth.
Address to Young People with Disabilities
In his brief address on Saturday afternoon when meeting with disabled children at St. Joseph's seminary, the Holy Father stressed the divine value of all human life and the pressing need "to see life as God does."