Pope's Prayer Intention for June 2025
Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.
Pope Leo XIV receives the Prelate of Opus Dei in audience
The Holy Father received the Prelate of Opus Dei, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, in an audience today.
Joan’s Story: Loving to the Very End
Joan is a loving mother and grandmother, a true gift to her family, who care for her with deep affection. She is the first supernumerary in Ottawa (Canada). In May, when many countries celebrate Mother's Day, we also celebrate those who care for their mothers with love and dedication. This weekend, we are also celebrating the Jubilee of Families, Grandparents and the Elderly.
The Holy Spirit makes us God’s children

After rising from the dead, Jesus spent forty days teaching his disciples about the kingdom of God. We tend to assume it would have been better if our Lord had stayed here and continued to teach. Imagine how easily he could convince people that he had risen from the dead! Instead, he returned to heaven to be seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.
Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz Names the Vicars and Other Members of the Central Advisory and the General Council of Opus Dei

During the session of the 10th Ordinary General Congress of Opus Dei, as established by current regulations, in addition to the vicars, the Prelate appointed the other members of the Central Advisory and the General Council, the bodies that assist the Prelate in governing the institution.
Some Actions and Initiatives Since the 2017 Ordinary General Congress

The 2017 Ordinary General Congress approved a number of conclusions, outlined in the Prelate’s letter on February 14 that year, which set the course for the governance of Opus Dei over the following eight years. This page highlights some of the initiatives carried out during that time, impacting all the circumscriptions.
Video Summary of Priestly Ordinations: "Transformed by the gift of God"

Rome, May 24, 2025. The English Cardinal Arthur Roche, Prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, conferred priestly ordination on 20 deacons of the Prelature of Opus Dei from 11 countries. The ordination took place this morning in the Basilica of St. Eugene in Rome, where family and friends of the new priests were able to accompany them with prayer and affection.
Infographic: How is Opus Dei governed?

This infographic provides a visual representation of the way Opus Dei is governed centrally and in each of the countries in which it is present. It also includes some current data about the number of people in Opus Dei and distribution by continent.
The African Church Remembers Pope Francis

The African Church, particularly in Kenya, remembers Pope Francis and honors the memory of his first visit to Africa and his message to the Church there.
Mater Dolorosa Outreach

The parishioners of Mater Dolorosa Parish in Kensington, Johannesburg, have organised themselves to reach different groups of people in need, drawing from the good will and energy of the parish.
Sonsoles, 2 May 1935: The First Pilgrimage

In May 1935, Josemaría Escrivá and Ricardo Fernández Vallespín made a pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady of Sonsoles in Ávila, and the custom of the May pilgrimage was born in Opus Dei. In this episode, historian Alfredo Méndiz comments on some details from a text written after their experience.