What is Opus Dei?
Q: What is Opus Dei?
A: Opus Dei is an organization of the Roman Catholic Church whose mission is to tell everyone that God wants them to be close to him, and that everyone is called by God to become a saint.
Q: What does "Opus Dei" mean?
A: "Opus Dei" means "Work of God" in Latin.
Q: Who started Opus Dei and when was it approved by the Pope?
A: Opus Dei was started by St. Josemaría Escrivá, a Roman Catholic priest, in 1928, and it was approved by Pope Pius XII in 1950.
Q: How many members does Opus Dei have and in how many countries?
A: Opus Dei has around 85,000 members in 80 different countries.
Q: What is a personal prelature?
A: A personal prelature is a type of structure within the Catholic Church that is not limited to any specific area. Its bishop, called the Prelate, is in charge of members of the organization wherever they are, around the world.
Q: Who is the prelate of Opus Dei and what is his name?
A: The prelate of Opus Dei is Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz Braña.
Q: What is Opus Dei's mission within the Catholic Church?
A: Opus Dei's mission within the Catholic Church is to spread the message that God wants everyone to be close to him and to become a saint.
