Opus Dei

Vatican press spokesman: "The general conditions and cardio-respiratory conditions of the Holy Father have further worsened."

Bishop Javier Echevarría, the prelate of Opus Dei, commemorates the 25th anniversary of John Paul II's pontificate in this article published in ABC (Madrid) and other papers.

"I pray for his Holiness, for all that he bears in his soul. And I ask God to accompany him, to fill him with his light, and to flood him even more with serenity." Declaration of Bishop Javier Echevarria, Prelate of Opus Dei, April 1, 2005.

The Holy Father addressed the following words to those attending the UNIV conference in Rome.

Hang Ah Hillside, a non-profit cultural center located in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown and business district, promotes the well-rounded development of women and girls, with the goal of strengthening their families and enriching their communities.

Closely united to the Holy Father, some 4,000 college students attending the university congress UNIV 2005 heard a message from the Pope read to them by Archbishop Leonardo Sandri, Sub-secretary of State, in the Vatican's Paul VI audience hall.

The Prelate’s Easter Sunday reflections, broadcast on EWTN world radio

The Prelate’s Reflections on Tuesday of Holy Week, broadcast on EWTN world radio

The Prelate’s Reflections on Wednesday in Holy Week, broadcast on EWTN world radio

The Prelate’s Holy Saturday Reflections broadcast on EWTN world radio