Opus Dei is currently present in almost 70 countries and is made up of more than 93,000 lay members, of whom 57% are women and 43% men, in addition to 2,095 priests.

During his recent trip through Latin America, the prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, gave an interview to the Chilean newspaper El Mercurio, in which he spoke about various topics ...

NEW YORK -- The late Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, the first prelate of Opus Dei who has been declared "venerable" by the Vatican, offered "an example of faithfulness" as a layman, priest and bishop ...

When Pope John Paul II arrived at Opus Dei headquarters one March day 11 years ago, ... Its prelate, Bishop Javier Echevarria, has called for prayer, not politicking.

Pope Francis confirmed the election of Spanish Msgr. Fernando Ocariz as the new prelate of Opus Dei. The 72-year-old monsignor, who had been auxiliary vicar of Opus Dei, was elected and confirmed ...

So far, Opus Dei is the only personal prelature recognized by the Catholic Church. It’s because of this canonical status that the leader of the Work is known as a “prelate” and why its ...

The prelate of Opus Dei, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, has asked the members of the Catholic institution for their prayers for the reform process ordered by Pope Francis, which took effect Aug. 4.

Rome Newsroom, Oct 5, 2022 / 22:00 pm. The prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, announced in a letter Oct. 5 that he will convene an extraordinary general congress in the first half of ...

Spanish Msgr. Fernando Ocariz, prelate of Opus Dei, is pictured during a media opportunity at the University of the Holy Cross in Rome Jan. 24, 2017.

Members say the personal-prelate distinction allows Opus Dei’s influence to transcend geography; whereas the Boston Archdiocese is defined by its location, Opus Dei is defined by its persons.