Opus Dei

In this month’s intention, the Holy Father thinks especially of priests “when loneliness weighs heavily, when doubt clouds their hearts, and when exhaustion seems stronger than hope.” He prays that they might rediscover that “they are not mere functionaries or lonely heroes, but beloved sons…and pastors sustained by the prayer of their people.” Likewise, he invites the entire community to care for them through being near, sincere listening, and constant prayer, recognizing that they too need to be supported

The holy women went to the tomb on Sunday morning. Two angels appeared and said, “Why look among the dead for someone who is alive? He is not here. He has risen!”

I write this to thank God, for hearing and granting my request through the intercession of his servant Isidoro Zorzano.

Vatican News releases a 27-minute documentary looking back at the most significant moments of Pope Francis’ pontificate, a powerful testimony of mercy and closeness that the Church is still learning from today.

A lawyer by training and volunteer with the association Aux captifs, la libération, Agnès took part in the Jubilee of the Poor alongside people living on the edges of society. From late-night rounds through the Bois de Boulogne to shared days in Rome, her testimony shows how a simple personal encounter can become a space of dignity, genuine listening, and hope.

The theme on Pope Leo XIV’s third apostolic journey (13 to 23 April, to four African countries: Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea) is peace. This article contains text and video excerpts from the eleven-day journey through eleven cities, with links to the full itinerary and text of each stop along the way.

Laila used to say that God had given her two great gifts in life: her husband and Opus Dei. What she rarely mentioned — because she was not one to complain — is that each one came with a cross to bear. This is the story of a woman who came to Colombia from Lebanon as little more than a girl, and who, without any fuss, changed everything around her.

In his 8 April general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Lumen gentium” and the universal call to holiness.

Close to 2,500 students from 26 countries were in Rome to live Holy Week with the Pope and meet the Prelate of Opus Dei. The theme of UNIV in 2026 was “Building bridges: the art of dialogue.”

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