The Holy Father bids farewell
Address of Benedict XVI to the crowds during the ceremony before his departure from Cologne.
Homily of Benedict XVI for more than 800,000 young people
The Holy Father addressed his homily during the Holy Mass to a large crowd of participants at the World Youth Day.
Bishop Echevarría on World Youth Day
Bishop Echevarría spoke about the meaning of World Youth Day on Aug. 13, just before leaving for Cologne.
Catholic League article - Opus Dei: Fact and Fiction
An article from "Catalyst," the Journal of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights.
Theological issues raised in the Da Vinci Code
Although this book was published as a work of fiction, claims have been made that it is “meticulously researched” and useful as a tool for theological reflection. We wish to alert readers to the fact that it many of its claims about Christian history and theology are contrary to the conclusions of mainstream Christian scholarship.
The Da Vinci Code, the Catholic Church and Opus Dei
A response to The Da Vinci Code from the Prelature of Opus Dei in South Africa.
De-coding Da Vinci: Zenit interviews Amy Welborn on her new book
First, there was "The Da Vinci Code." Now there's "De-coding Da Vinci." The latter, by writer Amy Welborn, aims to debunk the errors that permeate the best-selling novel by Dan Brown.
Bishop Echevarría's Golden Anniversary as a Priest
On August 7, the Opus Dei Prelate observed the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination. He was ordained in Madrid with other members of Opus Dei in 1955. The anniversary is to be publicly celebrated in September. The following passages are taken from Bishop Echevarría's book, "Para Servir a la Iglesia"
Vatican Crusade Against "Da Vinci Code"? Hardly
Clarifications About Debate Organized by Genoa Archdiocese
“The teaching of Josemaría Escrivá is inherently ecumenical”
Evgeni Pazukhin of St. Petersburg, Russia, is a philosopher and author. He has written the first biography of St. Josemaría Escrivá in Russian.