80 Years Since St. Josemaría’s Arrival in Rome
José Luis González Gullón outlines the historical background to St Josemaría’s arrival in Italy in June 1946. The founder of Opus Dei had two very specific objectives on his agenda. The first was to obtain the “Decretum laudis” (decree of praise) from the Holy See, which would facilitate the spread of Opus Dei throughout the world. The second was to find a place in which to establish the Work’s headquarters.
“Opus Dei’s message is spiritual, and it has never had a political agenda”
Historian José Luis González Gullón traces the history and character of Opus Dei in this interview, originally given to the Italian outlet Affari Italiani, published here in English to mark the release of his book “Opus Dei: A History” in Italy.
Opus Dei in Perspective: History, Charism, and Life
We spoke to José Luis González Gullón, co-author of “Opus Dei: A History” (now available in Italian), about the institution’s spiritual and juridical development within the context of the contemporary Church.