October 1: Audience with Pope Francis
Pope Francis encouraged the 15,000 pilgrims in Rome for the beatification of Alvaro del Portillo to go to the new Blessed's intercession for help "to respond generously to God’s call to holiness and apostolate in ordinary life, in the service of the Church and all mankind."
Alvaro del Portillo, in 3 minutes (Video)
A brief video with scenes from the life of Alvaro del Portillo, who was beatified on September 27, 2014 in Madrid.
EWTN Broadcast of Beatification Ceremony
Entire EWTN broadcast of beatification ceremony for Alvaro del Portillo, with Solemn Mass celebrated by Cardinal Angelo Amato, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.
Beatification of Alvaro del Portillo
Integral recording with music and without commentary. (Entrance of Cardinal Amato with other celebrants begins at minute 22).
Pope Francis’ Letter on Beatification of Alvaro del Portillo
Pope Francis’ letter to Bishop Javier Echevarría, Prelate of Opus Dei, for the beatification of Alvaro del Portillo. Dated June 26, 2014.
Interview with the Prelate about the Beatification
In this interview with EWTN, Bishop Javier Echevarria, the Prelate of Opus Dei, reflects on the life of Alvaro del Portillo, who was beatified in Madrid on Sept. 27.
September 28: Homily of Bishop Javier Echevarría
Homily of Bishop Javier Echevarría for the Thanksgiving Mass for the Beatification of Alvaro del Portillo.
Mass of Thanksgiving
Mass celebrated by Bishop Javier Echevarria on 28 September in thanksgiving for the beatification. Offered integrally with singing and without commentary.
September 27: Homily of Cardinal Amato
Homily of Cardinal Angelo Amato during the Mass for the Beatification of Alvaro del Portillo
September 27: Words of Bishop Javier Echevarría
Words of Bishop Javier Echevarría on the occasion of the Beatification of Bishop Álvaro del Portillo