Favors received from prayers to the Alviras
Some favors granted through the intercession of the Alviras.
Who were Tomás and Paquita Alvira?
Faithful to the spirit of Opus Dei, the couple passed on to their children and to many other people their example of Christian life and marriage, of a “bright and cheerful home,” as St. Josemaria used to say.
News about the Alviras' Cause
On September 20, 2012, Cardinal Ruoco, Archbishop of Madrid, presided over the closing of the diocesan phase of the cause of canonization of the servants of God Tomás and Paquita Alvira.
Pope Francis entrusts world to our Lady of Fatima
On Sunday October 13, at the end of Mass, Pope Francis entrusted the world to our Lady of Fatima with a special prayer in front of thousands of pilgrims at St. Peter's Square. The statue was brought for a 24-hour stay in Rome from the Fatima shrine.
Marriage quarrels
St Josemaría talks about quarrels as well as many other practical aspects of married life in a new DVD “Take a chance on happiness”
"A Christian cannot be anti-semitic"
On Friday October 11, Pope Francis met with leaders of the Jewish community in Rome, and strongly denounced anti-semitism.
Strathmore University Scholarships
In Nairobi, Kenya, a new scholarship program, KIVA, is giving needy girls the opportunity to study at Strathmore University, a corporate undertaking of Opus Dei.
Audience with Pope Francis
On Friday October 18, at 11.30 am, the Holy Father received the Prelate of Opus Dei, Bishop Javier Echevarría, in a private audience.