"I want to make a lot of Japanese friends"
Javier Palau, 18 years old, is from Guadalajara in Spain. Several months ago he decided to undertake the adventure of moving to Japan and begin learning a new language and culture and making new friends.
"There's a lot of work to be done"
On Saturday April 23, the Prelate of Opus Dei ordained 27 priests in Rome. A brief video with words from some of the new priests.
Michael Fagan: New American Priest
Michael Fagan, who grew up in Washington D.C., was ordained on April 23. In this brief video he talks about his hopes for his future life as a priest.
Visit to Moria Refugee Camp, Lesvos (Greece)
Speeches by Pope Francis, the Patriarch of Constantinople and the Archbishop of Athens during their joint visit to the Moria refugee camp on Saturday 16 April, on the island of Lesvos off the coast of Turkey.
Earthquake in Ecuador: Prelate's Letter
In reference to the recent quake, the Prelate of Opus Dei has sent a letter to the Vicar of the Prelature in Ecuador, Msgr. Paulino Busca.
Restoring Hope to Prisoners Through Rugby
Esteban Viñas, a judge in Argentina, oversees a program that tries to restore hope to young people in prison by teaching them human virtues based on the sport of rugby.
Building Interior Order
A new article in the series on developing a strong Christian personality. "One of the traits of a mature personality is the ability to combine intense activity with order and interior peace. Achieving this equilibrium requires real effort."
"You visited me in prison"
Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya, has been working with Naivasha Maximum Prison since 2002 under the Strathmore Prison Education Program. Over the years, Strathmore students and staff have visited the prison to donate learning materials and interact with the prisoners through several platforms like the annual football tournament. Strathmore Community Service Centre also sponsors inmates to pursue accountancy courses.
Just Start (2): Feeding Body and Soul
Second video in the series on the works of mercy. People in Russia and the Philippines are shown fighting material and spiritual hunger.
Apostolic Exhortation "Amoris Laetitia"
A summary of the document on married love and the family, which was signed by Pope Francis on March 19, 2015, with a link to the entire text on the Vatican website.