Opus Dei - Wikipedia
Opus Dei (English: Work of God) is an institution of the Catholic Church which was founded in Spain in 1928 by Josemaría Escrivá. Its stated mission is to help its lay and clerical members …
What is Opus Dei, and why is it so controversial — both in and …
Jan 30, 2023 · Opus Dei's secretive nature has attracted criticism since its early days, with other Catholic groups, in particular the more liberal Jesuits, likening it to having Freemasons or the …
What is Opus Dei? A new book is full of sinister allegations.
Oct 28, 2024 · In the book, you detail concerted efforts by Opus Dei priests to form friendships with wealthy and powerful men in Washington.
Opus Dei | Meaning, Beliefs, Members, & Controversies - Britannica
Jan 15, 2025 · Opus Dei, Roman Catholic lay and clerical organization whose members seek personal Christian perfection and strive to implement Christian ideals and values in their …
Opus Dei Fact Sheet
Sep 5, 2008 · Opus Dei focuses on work and daily life as an occasion for spiritual growth and an opportunity to contribute to a better world. Opus Dei also emphasizes divine filiation, unity of …
Controversies about Opus Dei - Wikipedia
Opus Dei is a personal prelature within the Catholic Church that has been the subject of numerous controversies. Throughout its history, Opus Dei has been criticized by many, …
How Opus Dei manipulated its way into power - U.S. Catholic
Nov 8, 2024 · Gareth Gore’s book highlighting financial scandals, political manipulation, and human trafficking suggests that maybe Opus Dei is a cult.
Manipulation, greed and power: The untold story of Opus Dei
Oct 6, 2024 · Manipulation, greed and power: The untold story of Opus Dei After a five-year-long investigation into the Work of God, financial journalist Gareth Gore accuses the organization of …
A Glimpse Inside a Catholic 'Force': Opus Dei - NPR
Nov 28, 2005 · The book is billed as the first serious journalistic investigation of the highly secretive organization Opus Dei, an international association of Catholics.
Pope Francis makes changes to Opus Dei in new decree
Jul 22, 2022 · Pope Francis issued a document on Friday that changed the oversight of Opus Dei. It also decreed that its leader, the prelate, can no longer be a bishop.