Msgr. Mariano Fazio: “We Christians are in the world to transform it”
An interview with Msgr. Mariano Fazio, auxiliary vicar of Opus Dei, on the Italian TV200 programme “Di Buon Mattino,” speaking about his book, “Protagonisti del bene comune. San Josemaría Escrivá e i cristiani nella società contemporanea.” This is a translated transcript of the conversation, in which he explains how St. Josemaría’s message on holiness in ordinary life invites Christians to engage with society, work with professionalism, and contribute to the common good.
“Holiness is not a privilege for the few”
In his 8 April general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Lumen gentium” and the universal call to holiness.
Highlights from UNIV 2026
Close to 2,500 students from 26 countries were in Rome to live Holy Week with the Pope and meet the Prelate of Opus Dei. The theme of UNIV in 2026 was “Building bridges: the art of dialogue.”
Help Us Shape the Next Chapter of opusdei.org
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Easter 2026: “May we be transformed by the peace of Christ"
On Easter Sunday, Pope Leo XIV delivered his Urbi et Orbi message from St. Peter’s Basilica, proclaiming Christ's resurrection as “the beginning of a new humanity.” He called on the world to be transformed by the peace of the Risen Christ and to reject the growing “globalization of indifference” to war and suffering.
Pray the Regina Coeli
The Regina Coeli (or "Regina Cæli") is a Marian and Christological prayer honouring the Virgin Mary during the Easter season. The composition opens with the words, "Queen of Heaven," and is a liturgical celebration of the Resurrection of Mary's Son, Jesus Christ.
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.
Pope Leo XIV Blesses UNIV Participants and Invites Them to Renew Their Baptismal Commitment
In the audience on Wednesday of Holy Week, the Pope encourages us to “bear joyful witness to the Resurrection.” He also greeted the nearly 2,500 UNIV participants who came to Rome for Holy Week with the Pope.
Disney Illustrator Creates 100 Visual Meditations on “The Way”
A pocket map for anyone searching for God: 100 original illustrations to read, contemplate, and pray with Josemaría Escrivá’s classic, “The Way,” brought to life by Samlo, one of the most celebrated illustrators in the digital world.
Friendship: Theory and Practice
An interview with Michael Pakaluk, author of the book, “The Company We Keep: True Friendship and Why it Matters.” The book aims to help the reader, as a Christian, learn to be a better friend.









