Opus Dei

A young mother traces her journey from “atheism” to being a “newborn” Catholic in The Holy Land.

Let us pray for a more widespread culture of non-violence, that will progress when countries and citizens alike resort less and less to the use of arms.”

From 12-16 April, 274 faithful of Opus Dei will meet with the Prelate and his vicars in Rome to study the Prelature's statutes and adapt them to the motu proprio "Ad charisma tuendum." In this apostolic letter, Pope Francis asked for some points in the document (which defines the Prelature's mission and regulates its life) to be renewed.

Nearly three thousand university students from all over the world travelled to the Eternal City to experience Holy Week in Rome. Over the course of the week, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz held various gatherings with young people, talking to them and sharing experiences of faith and friendship.

On 22 April, the second season of LoveTalks, a digital series from the IFFD (International Federation for Family Development), premieres under the slogan "Balanced Life" where experts from around the world will offer ideas and experiences on how to integrate all aspects of life.

Excerpts of Pope Francis's homilies during the liturgical celebrations for Easter and Holy Week.

Various texts and resources on the next Extraordinary General Congress of Opus Dei, which will take place in Rome from 12-16 April.

“Kneeling does not come from any culture – it comes from the Bible.” Let us not forget to bend our knees. It is a good physical and spiritual exercise. “O come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker! (Ps 95:6)

In his 5 April general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the crucifix, wellspring of hope.

The UNIV meeting in Rome this year will bring together 3,000 university students. They will take part in Holy Week ceremonies, discuss the search for happiness, and donate to Caritas in Turkey and Syria to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis.