“The Church is a sign of unity and peace in the very heart of humanity”

In his 11 March general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Lumen gentium” and the Church as the people of God.
A Parish in the Mountains

Deep in the uplands of Porac, Philippines, an indigenous community finally has a church to call their own, thanks to a priest who trekked the mountains and a family who refused to look away. This is the story of how a simple Christmas project with Tesse's grandchildren grew into something much greater.
"Go, sell what you have..."

"Lord, you are struck by this young man's courage — his willingness to kneel before you in public, even as your enemies grow in number — and you are moved by his openness. He has not come to ask you to solve a problem or cure an illness. He has come to ask what he must do to inherit eternal life." An audio meditation to inspire your conversation with God this Lent.
Happiness isn’t a destination (and other advice you’ll want to hear)

What does it actually take to be happy, and why do so many people get it wrong? Harvard professor Arthur Brooks and psychologist Isabel Rojas share the science, the stories, and the surprisingly simple habits that can change everything in the first episode of “The World is Waiting for Us,” a Youth podcast.
Enrique, Chile: “This vocation is either crazy or the truth”

Enrique Concha is an interior decorator. In this video, he shares how he discovered his vocation in Opus Dei, explains how faith gives meaning to his daily life and creative work, and talks about freedom and the search for transcendence in the simple moments of each day.
Sport as a Path to Holiness, According to Pope Leo XIV

In a recent letter titled “Life in Abundance,” the Holy Father presents sport as a “school of life” in which we “learn that abundance does not come from victory at any cost, but from sharing, from respecting others and from the joy of walking together.”
What is freedom, really?

In a do-whatever-you-want kind of culture, we might think that freedom means having no limits. But are you really free if you don’t know what you want?
March Recollection Kit (2026)

A recollection is time spent in silence with God, talking to Him and “recollecting” who we are before Him. This is a package of resources for a recollection in your own home.
400 Years of the Basilica of Saint Peter

Located in the heart of Vatican City and built by Bramante, Michelangelo and Bernini, Saint Peter's Basilica is the centre of Christianity and one of the crowning achievements of the Renaissance. The Holy See has recently held several events to commemorate the 400th anniversary of its dedication.

Vatican Says Cause for Ruth Pakaluk Can Move Forward
Admirers of the Catholic convert, a former atheist, say that while many of her pursuits might seem ordinary — wife, mother, volunteer — she lived them in an extraordinary way. This article was first published in the National Catholic Register on 31 October 2025.

“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).

The Prelate of Opus Dei in the USA
A 24-minute documentary about Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz's trip to four US cities in 2019.

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.























