Statements on Josemaría Escrivá by Catholic leaders
A selection of statements about the founder of Opus Dei from Catholic leaders around the world.
Devotion to Saint Josemaría Escrivá
Facts about the spread of popular devotion to the founder of Opus Dei.
Bishop Javier Echevarría
Bishop Javier Echevarría was born in Madrid on June 14, 1932. He was Prelate of Opus Dei from 1994 to 2016.
Harambee 2006 presentation in Rome
"All together for Africa" is the motto of "Harambee," a solidarity project begun in 2002 to commemorate the canonization of the founder of Opus Dei. On February 13, Harambee announced four new African development initiatives.
Helping Young Immigrants in Marseille
Interview with Frederic Prat, a graduate of the Paris School of Mining Engineering, who directs a supplementary education program, "Youth Plus."
"Intolerance and violence are incompatible with religion."
On February 19, Pope Benedict XVI said that "intolerance and violence can never be justified in response to provocation because they are incompatible with the sacred principles of religion."
Press statement on The Da Vinci Code
The Opus Dei Communications Office in Rome released the following statement regarding The Da Vinci Code film.