Message from the Prelate (21 April 2025)
In this message, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz announces that plans for the General Congress will be reduced in scope in order to be closely united to the Church during this time of mourning for the passing of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday aged 88
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.
Msgr. Ocáriz: "Pope Francis' witness calls on us to continue our path as apostles of mercy"
A message of the Prelate of Opus Dei on the death of Pope Francis.
Christ's Presence in Christians
This homily by St. Josemaria isn't just a set of beautiful thoughts about Easter: it's a conversation starter so you can talk to the Risen Christ in your life right now.
The Prelate with Young People at UNIV: “Jesus Christ is always at our side”
In the days leading up to the Easter Triduum in Rome, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz met with young people from around the world to speak about faith, work, and citizenship.
Week 4: Making Small Sacrifices with Joy
Reading, a mission, and questions to reflect on in the fourth week of the Saint Josemaria challenge (March 28-June 26, 2025).
Information about the Ordinary General Congress of Opus Dei (2025)
This page contains a selection of texts about the upcoming Ordinary General Congress of Opus Dei, which will be held in Rome from April 23 to May 5.
A Daughter of Jerusalem
Not all stories of courage begin with heroic deeds. Determined hearts are forged one day at a time.
Carrying the Cross
Sometimes the moments that change your life arrive unexpectedly, when you're distracted, confused, or wishing you were anywhere else. That's what happened to Simon of Cyrene.
At the Foot of the Cross
Tullius was a young Roman soldier entrusted with a seemingly ordinary task: watching over some condemned prisoners.