Number of articles: 41

"Not to have children is a selfish choice"

In his February 11 general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the family, praising parents who have the generosity to raise a large family.

From the Church and the Pope

"Be a father who protects and encourages"

Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the family in his February 4 general audience. "Last time I spoke about the danger of 'absent' fathers; today I would like to look instead at the positive aspect."

From the Church and the Pope

Letter from the Prelate (February 2015)

The Prelate points to the important role of women in the Church and the world, and urges us to strive "to create a family environment around us."

Pastoral Letters and Messages

"Don't be an absent father"

In his January 28 general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the family, speaking about the importance of the father's role in every family.

From the Church and the Pope

"Families, the world needs your witness"

Prelate's words of encouragement to families in his homily at the September 28 Mass of thanksgiving for the beatification of Alvaro del Portillo. Video with English subtitles.

From the Prelate

"Protect family's beauty and truth in God’s plan"

On January 16, in a Meeting with Families in Manila, Pope Francis warned against a "new ideological colonization" seeking to destroy the family and praised Paul VI for strongly defending openness to life.

From the Church and the Pope

Eucharistic Adoration to Begin Marian Year

On the feast of the Holy Family, the Prelate of Opus Dei, accompanied by families in Rome, prayed before the Blessed Sacrament for all the families in the world.

From the Prelate

"Large families are hope for a world marred by selfishness"

On Sunday December 28, feast of the Holy Family, Pope Francis met with 7,000 people belonging to an Italian association for large families.

From the Church and the Pope

​Marian Year for the Family

On December 28, 2014, a Marian year for the family will begin in Opus Dei, to pray to our Lady for all the families in the world.

Recent News

Prelate's Christmas Greeting: "A Family Christmas"

Bishop Javier Echevarría invites us to prepare for Christmas by serving those in our own family with diligence and love, looking at the example of the Holy Family.

From the Prelate