Letter from the Prelate (January 2014)
The Prelate asks us to make a special effort to live fraternity with all men and women, created in the image and likeness of God, and redeemed by Christ.
Blueprint for a Happy Marriage
Three Australians share their memories of Bishop Alvaro del Portillo's fatherly warmth and the encouragement he gave to married couples.
Information about Bishop Alvaro del Portillo
Information about Bishop Alvaro del Portillo's life and cause of canonization.
Personal testimonies regarding Alvaro del Portillo
Brief comments about Bishop Alvaro del Portillo taken from statements by well-known people in the Church and society.
John Paul II prays before mortal remains of Bishop Alvaro del Portillo
The Holy Father John Paul II came to pray before the body of Alvaro del Portillo soon after his death.
Bibliography and documents
Articles and books by and about Alvaro del Portillo in English and other sources of information about his life, with links to those available online.
Biography of Alvaro del Portilllo
Alvaro del Portillo was born in Madrid on March 11, 1914. He was the third of eight children in a devout Catholic family. He died in Rome on March 23, 1994.
“To do good, you don't have to belong to the same faith”
Spurred by a Buddhist woman’s zeal, José Luis Olaizola, a supernumerary of Opus Dei, and his wife Marisa have raised over a million euros to help fight the exploitation of young girls in Thailand.
Pope Francis wishes Benedict XVI a merry Christmas
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis went to see the Pope Emeritus to wish him a merry Christmas.
"You are all-beautiful, O Mary!"
Pope Francis made the traditional papal trip to Rome’s Piazza di Spagna for the Immaculate Conception of Mary and recited a prayer written especially for this occasion.