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That Little Boy in St. Josemaria’s Arms

On Sunday night, Fran Ruiz Anton died after a long illness. He was well known in the field of communications, and always remembered the time the founder of Opus Dei held him in his arms as a young child.

Information for Journalists

Beatification of Bishop Alvaro del Portillo

Webcam: Pray by Blessed Alvaro's Tomb

May 12th is the liturgical feast day of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo. On Tuesday, from 6 pm to 8 pm Rome time (GMT+2), a webcam will offer live streaming of Blessed Alvaro's tomb, in the crypt of the prelatic church of Our Lady of Peace.

“Once again I’m surprised how beautiful sanctity is"

Words from the homily of Bishop Alejandro Giorgi, auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires, at the Mass he celebrated on May 12 for the liturgical feast of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo.

Blessed Alvaro Year of Mercy Newsletter

A newsletter about Blessed Alvaro del Portillo's teachings on divine mercy can be downloaded in pdf format. His feast day is celebrated on May 12 each year.

Photos & Videos

Videos on Youtube Channel

Videos about Opus Dei and Saint Josemaria and Bishop Alvaro del Portillo. If you need them in High Quality, please contact the Opus Dei Press Office at press@opusdei.org

Official Photographs

High-quality photos of Opus Dei founder Saint Josemaria Escriva, the current prelate Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, Venerable Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, Bishop Javier Echevarría, and other images of interest.