Podcasts about Opus Dei

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Sexta meditación de una convivencia de agregadas del Opus Dei celebrada en Julio y Agosto de 2025, predicada en el lunes de la XVII semana del Tiempo Ordinario. El Evangelio recoge dos breves parábolas de Jesús: la del grano de mostaza y la de la levadura. Nos hablan de que las cosas de Dios empiezan pequeñas, pero contienen vida y fuerzas divinas. Si son acogidas con paciencia, siempre producen su efecto.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Meditaciones diarias. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/874295

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Quinta meditación de una convivencia de agregadas del Opus Dei celebrada en Julio y Agosto de 2025, predicada en el Domingo XVII (C) del Tiempo Ordinario. En el Evangelio del día, los discípulos piden a Jesús que les enseñe a rezar, y Él responde con el Padrenuestro, que no son solo un conjunto de palabras para repetir, sino para educar nuestro corazón y orar como conviene. La oración es un elemento indispensable de ese diálogo constante con nuestro Padre Dios que orienta toda nuestra vida.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Meditaciones diarias. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/874295

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Cuarta meditación de una convivencia de agregadas del Opus Dei celebrada en Julio y Agosto de 2025, predicada en la fiesta de San Joaquín y Santa Ana. El Evangelio de la Misa recoge estas palabras del Señor, como queriendo aplicarles a los padres de la Virgen: «bienaventurados vuestros ojos porque ven y vuestros oídos porque oyen». También nosotros podemos decir eso mismo por tener los sacramentos. Y la mejor manera de agradecerlos es vivir mejor la Santa Misa.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Meditaciones diarias. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/874295

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Tercera meditación de una convivencia de agregadas del Opus Dei celebrada en Julio y Agosto de 2025, predicada en la fiesta del Apóstol Santiago. El Evangelio del día nos presenta la pronta respuesta («¡Podemos!») que Juan y Santiago dieron a la pregunta del Señor: «¿Podéis beber el cáliz que yo he de beber?». Si los jóvenes apóstoles fueron capaces de afirmar eso es porque era el cáliz del Señor, y confiaban en Él. Tenían puesta su esperanza en el Amor de Jesús por ellos, y de ahí sacaron las fuerzas para cumplirlo.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Meditaciones diarias. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/874295

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Primera meditación de una convivencia de agregadas del Opus Dei celebrada en Julio y Agosto de 2025, predicada en la fiesta de Santa Brígida, patrona de Europa. Meditamos sobre el Amor insondable que Dios nos tiene, la necesidad de traerlo con frecuencia a la memoria y al corazón en nuestra oración, aprender a descubrirlo en las cosas cotidianas y en el amor de las personas que nos rodean, y convertirnos nosotros mismos en instrumentos para hacer llegar el Amor a Dios a todos, especialmente durante la convivencia.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Meditaciones diarias. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/874295

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Segunda meditación de una convivencia de agregadas del Opus Dei celebrada en Julio y Agosto de 2025, predicada en el jueves de la XVI semana del Tiempo Ordinario. EL Amor de Dios nos rodea, pugna por entrar en nuestros corazones, pero hemos de dejarle espacio, remover los obstáculos, que nos impiden dejarnos amar por Dios. Eso es convertirse: la actitud vital de la persona enamorada, siempre pensando como agradar más a la persona amada (Dios), como hacerla más feliz. Y siempre podemos convertirnos un poco más.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Meditaciones diarias. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/874295

 There's a basic human need of belonging that everyone possesses.A family culture gives that "sense of belonging" to each child.  It is the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterize your family. It is the foundation of your family.A family culture doesn't take away the individuality of people within the family, it simply characterizes what we work to have in common.Creating a shared vision or family culture bonds the parents and children as well as siblings because they support and challenge each other to live up to the family code of conduct.They “aren't the only ones” who can or can't do something in social settings. Their siblings also follow the set rules of the family and if they don't, a sibling will usually inform the parents.If WE don't give our children a culture to belong to, society or their peer group will. Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.comFollow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoaching

Tras las denuncias de decenas de mujeres que afirman haber trabajado en condiciones muy difíciles y sin sueldo para la institución católica Opus Dei, cinco responsables argentinos son señalados por la Justicia. Son 43 mujeres las que acusan a la institución conservadora católica Opus Dei de haberlas separado de sus familias para hacerlas trabajar como empleadas domésticas, sin ningún tipo de remuneración y en condiciones especialmente difíciles, entre 1974 y 2015. La Justicia argentina investigó durante varios meses antes de implicar a cuatro líderes argentinos de la orden en 2024. Pero el caso dio un nuevo giro hace poco, cuando se añadió un quinto nombre a la lista de personas que podrían ser imputadas. Esta vez se trataba de Mariano Fazio, número dos de la organización en Roma y ex vicario regional en Argentina entre 2010 y 2014. “En todas partes del mundo” El abogado de las denunciantes, Sebastián Sal, entiende que se trata de una red de trata de seres humanos que está extendida por todo el mundo y que podría involucrar a dirigentes de primera importancia del Opus Dei. “Los pedidos de indagatoria son fuertes, inclusive la querella ha pedido la indagatoria del número uno del Opus Dei, el señor Fernando Ocáriz, porque se considera que él sabía lo que pasaba. Aparte inclusive trabajaron en Roma, en la sede central del Opus Dei, porque el Opus Dei las trasladaba, una vez que ya se hacían numerarias o miembros del Opus Dei, las trasladaba a diferentes partes del mundo, entre ellos Roma”, explica a RFI Sebastián Sal. “Hay casos similares en España, Italia, Inglaterra, en Irlanda hay una denuncia penal también realizada. En México se está empezando a gestar toda una situación como la que iniciaron estas 43. Y mismo en Estados Unidos. El Opus Dei no sólo lo hacía en Argentina o en Uruguay, Paraguay, sino que lo hacía como algo organizado en todas partes del mundo”, subraya. Víctimas que sufren secuelas Este caso es seguido de cerca por el Vaticano que ya impuso varias sanciones durante el pontificado del papa Francisco, señala asimismo el abogado: “Nosotros hemos hecho una denuncia también ante el Vaticano por este motivo. El papa Francisco en su momento tomó dos medidas importantes contra el Opus Dei. Le prohibió al prelado del Opus Dei que fuera obispo. De hecho, no puede ser más obispo el prelado del Opus Dei, cosa que antes sí lo era. Y la otra cosa es que los degradó y obligó al Opus Dei a presentar nuevos estatutos, que tengo entendido los presentaron hace poco con el nuevo papa”. Las denuncias se amontonan por todas partes del mundo, y en Sudamérica, las víctimas sufren las secuelas como consecuencia de este periodo: “A lo largo de los años, después de 10, 15 o 20 años de estar dentro del Opus Dei, consiguen algunas escaparse. Muchas de ellas se enferman, todas enfermedades psiquiátricas, algunas inclusive han intentado suicidarse. Pero bueno, llega un momento en que muchas de ellas consiguen escaparse, a través de alguna conocida, alguna amiga, y obviamente no tienen aportes sociales ni nada. No les pagaban sueldo, no conocían lo que era el dinero, mucho menos iban a tener cualquier tipo de aportes para poder acceder a la seguridad social”, comenta Sebastián Sal. Mientras el proceso legal avanza, el Opus Dei ha expresado que, aunque miles de adolescentes pasaron por su Institución de Capacitación sin incidentes graves, las denunciantes podrían haber tenido “malas experiencias” y reconocieron posibles incumplimientos legales. El asunto envuelve en el escándalo a las más altas esferas de esta poderosa institución católica y se convierte potencialmente en uno de los primeros asuntos espinosos del pontificado de León XIV.

Tras las denuncias de decenas de mujeres que afirman haber trabajado en condiciones muy difíciles y sin sueldo para la institución católica Opus Dei, cinco responsables argentinos son señalados por la Justicia. Son 43 mujeres las que acusan a la institución conservadora católica Opus Dei de haberlas separado de sus familias para hacerlas trabajar como empleadas domésticas, sin ningún tipo de remuneración y en condiciones especialmente difíciles, entre 1974 y 2015. La Justicia argentina investigó durante varios meses antes de implicar a cuatro líderes argentinos de la orden en 2024. Pero el caso dio un nuevo giro hace poco, cuando se añadió un quinto nombre a la lista de personas que podrían ser imputadas. Esta vez se trataba de Mariano Fazio, número dos de la organización en Roma y ex vicario regional en Argentina entre 2010 y 2014. “En todas partes del mundo” El abogado de las denunciantes, Sebastián Sal, entiende que se trata de una red de trata de seres humanos que está extendida por todo el mundo y que podría involucrar a dirigentes de primera importancia del Opus Dei. “Los pedidos de indagatoria son fuertes, inclusive la querella ha pedido la indagatoria del número uno del Opus Dei, el señor Fernando Ocáriz, porque se considera que él sabía lo que pasaba. Aparte inclusive trabajaron en Roma, en la sede central del Opus Dei, porque el Opus Dei las trasladaba, una vez que ya se hacían numerarias o miembros del Opus Dei, las trasladaba a diferentes partes del mundo, entre ellos Roma”, explica a RFI Sebastián Sal. “Hay casos similares en España, Italia, Inglaterra, en Irlanda hay una denuncia penal también realizada. En México se está empezando a gestar toda una situación como la que iniciaron estas 43. Y mismo en Estados Unidos. El Opus Dei no sólo lo hacía en Argentina o en Uruguay, Paraguay, sino que lo hacía como algo organizado en todas partes del mundo”, subraya. Víctimas que sufren secuelas Este caso es seguido de cerca por el Vaticano que ya impuso varias sanciones durante el pontificado del papa Francisco, señala asimismo el abogado: “Nosotros hemos hecho una denuncia también ante el Vaticano por este motivo. El papa Francisco en su momento tomó dos medidas importantes contra el Opus Dei. Le prohibió al prelado del Opus Dei que fuera obispo. De hecho, no puede ser más obispo el prelado del Opus Dei, cosa que antes sí lo era. Y la otra cosa es que los degradó y obligó al Opus Dei a presentar nuevos estatutos, que tengo entendido los presentaron hace poco con el nuevo papa”. Las denuncias se amontonan por todas partes del mundo, y en Sudamérica, las víctimas sufren las secuelas como consecuencia de este periodo: “A lo largo de los años, después de 10, 15 o 20 años de estar dentro del Opus Dei, consiguen algunas escaparse. Muchas de ellas se enferman, todas enfermedades psiquiátricas, algunas inclusive han intentado suicidarse. Pero bueno, llega un momento en que muchas de ellas consiguen escaparse, a través de alguna conocida, alguna amiga, y obviamente no tienen aportes sociales ni nada. No les pagaban sueldo, no conocían lo que era el dinero, mucho menos iban a tener cualquier tipo de aportes para poder acceder a la seguridad social”, comenta Sebastián Sal. Mientras el proceso legal avanza, el Opus Dei ha expresado que, aunque miles de adolescentes pasaron por su Institución de Capacitación sin incidentes graves, las denunciantes podrían haber tenido “malas experiencias” y reconocieron posibles incumplimientos legales. El asunto envuelve en el escándalo a las más altas esferas de esta poderosa institución católica y se convierte potencialmente en uno de los primeros asuntos espinosos del pontificado de León XIV.

When we hear the words of John 15:13, “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends” most of us assume it's a metaphor, not a literal call. But on June 18, that verse became a lived reality. Three friends, Val Creus, Matt Schoenecker, and Matt Anthony lost their lives in an act of heroic brotherhood. When Val jumped into the swimming hole at Rattlesnake Falls and called for help, both Matts jumped in after him without hesitation. Today, we're joined by their close friend and fellow Opus Dei member, Matt Bowman, who shares how these men were remarkable not just in their final sacrifice, but in the way they lived: humbly, joyfully, and always in service to others, drawing people closer to Christ. We also remember another quiet hero, diver Juan Heredia, who risked his own life to recover their bodies and bring some measure of peace to grieving families. Their story reminds us to live with purpose, to love without delay, and to lead others to the source of all love: Christ Himself.Zephyr Institue: https://www.zephyr.org/Juan's Angel Diver site: https://angelsrecoverydiveteam.org/NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off!-Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this season with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up! -Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/Kjngb9 Sign up to grow in purity and gain traction over sexual addiction: use code “LILA” for a free month!00:00:00 - Intro00:04:01 - Understanding Opus Dei00:09:04 - Seven Weeks Coffee00:10:01 - Is DaVinci Code Accurate?00:12:53 - Response to Vatican II00:16:27 - What happened in the accident? 00:29:16 - Hallow00:30:06 - The Rescue Mission00:36:58 - Covenant Eyes00:38:02 - Who is Val?01:00:43 - Matt Schoenecker01:16:21 - Matt Anthony01:32:52 - Life after Matts and Val01:36:00 - Healthy Male Friendship

Marriage is hard! So, as Michael and I just celebrated 41 years of marriage (kind of a big deal ;) I thought I'd share this replay of an episode that helps with practical tools to help you have a long and happy marriage.You can also check out my marriage course, Foundations of a Happy Marriageat  janetquinlan.com/marriage to help you improve a marriage that is struggling and/or make a good marriage great!Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.comFollow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoaching

Anne Marie Allen was just 15 years old when she first entered the world of Opus Dei. It was the late 1970s and the young woman from Cork had enrolled in a cookery course run by the religious order. The program promised culinary qualifications and a pathway to a professional career, but it didn't take long for her dreams to shatter. As Allen spent most of her days cooking, cleaning and doing laundry for the members of Opus Dei, it soon became clear that she was not there to learn, but to serve. In today's episode, Allen talks to Kathy Sheridan about her time working as an unpaid ‘assistant numerary', the lasting emotional impact of her years within the order and why she's sharing her story in her new memoir Serve. But first Irish Times opinion editor Jennifer O'Connell is here to discuss some of the biggest stories of the week including the completion of five external reviews into maternity care at Portiuncula University Hospital, what we can learn from Rachel Reeve's tears in Westminster and why the happiness levels of women often dip in midlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So, let's let's go through some reasons why being a mom is hard.  In this episode I talk about the specific areas that many moms find difficult,So, let's be truthful about motherhood – it is hard sometimes because it requires constant giving of yourself — physically, emotionally, and mentally.Everything in life that is good and holy has hard times – sometimes the hard times seem more frequent than the easy times.But when we focus on WHY we're mothers, it makes it so much easier to accept the hard without letting it defeat us or make us feel angry or overwhelmed.If we allow it, motherhood transforms us.. Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.comFollow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoaching

Meditación en el domingo XIV (C) del Tiempo Ordinario. Nos fijamos en una frase del profeta Isaías de la primera lectura: «como a un niño a quien su madre consuela, así os consolaré yo», dice el Señor. La conciencia de ser hijos de Dios es el fundamento de toda nuestra vida: nuestro arrepentimiento, el modo de recibir las alegrías o las contradicciones, nuestra lucha, nuestra oración, etc. Esta meditación fue predicada en una convivencia de supernumerarias del Opus Dei.

Shannon Mullen, editor-in-chief of the National Catholic Register, welcomes Register staff writer Matt McDonald to discuss the recent Opus Dei tragedy in California and Register staff writer Jonah McKeown discusses the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling restricting access to online pornography.

César Vidal entrevista a la periodista Paula Bistagnino. https://www.cesarvidal.tv/candilejas-teatro-y-espectaculo/videos/entrevista-a-paula-bistagnino-la-verdad-oculta-sobre-el-opus-dei-04-07-24 Pulsa aquí para donar en el Crowdfunding de La Voz: http://kck.st/42UCR95 A raíz de la acusación por trata de mujeres contra Mariano Fazio Fernández, número dos del Opus Dei en Argentina, recuperamos esta entrevista con la periodista Paula Bistagnino, quien nos reveló los detalles de su investigación recogida en el libro Te serviré, publicado por la editorial Planeta. Paula Bistagnino (Buenos Aires, 1977) es periodista y licenciada en Comunicación Social por la Universidad de Buenos Aires. Desde hace dos décadas escribe sobre sociedad, política y derechos humanos en medios como eldiario.es, eldiario.ar, BBC, Infobae, La Nación y Revista Anfibia, entre otros. Su investigación sobre el Opus Dei en Argentina fue finalista del Premio GABO y galardonada con el Premio FOPEA a la Mejor Investigación del año en 2021. Actualmente trabaja como periodista freelance y conductora de radio. Te serviré, su último libro, indaga en las prácticas y estructuras internas de la organización católica y ha sido editado por el sello Planeta.

Carles Francino charla con Mònica Terribes, directora del documental El Minuto Heroico, sobre todas aquellas mujeres afectadas por el Opus Dei. 

Fundación Grandes Amigos lanza una campaña que reclama la regulación de términos como “antiedad” o “anti-envejecimiento”, por considerarlos una forma de crueldad hacia las personas mayores. Informa Jorge Martínez. Hace unos meses nos visitaba la periodista Mónica Terribas para presentarnos el documental El Minuto Heroico  yo también salí del Opus, que narraba la vida de 13 mujeres que habían salido del Opus Dei, un documental sobre la vulneración sistemática de derechos. Uno de ellos, el del trabajo. Ellas trabajaban pero no tenían contrato ni veían el dinero que supuestamente cobraban. Hablamos con Mónica Terribas. En el cielo nocturno, si tenemos un buen telescopio, hay un punto que no es una estrella de las que vemos habitualmente. Si nos fijamos bien, se mueve distinto estos días. Es un objeto al que los astrónomos han llamado 3i- ATLAS  y es la tercera vez que el ser humano ve algo parecido en toda la historia de la ciencia. Informa Javier Ruiz Martínez. 

Shannon Mullen, editor-in-chief of the National Catholic Register, welcomes Register staff writer Matt McDonald to discuss the recent Opus Dei tragedy in California and Register staff writer Jonah McKeown discusses the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling restricting access to online pornography.

El Opus Dei, fundado por Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer tras una "iluminación divina" en 1928, es una Prelatura Personal de la Iglesia Católica que promueve la santidad en la vida ordinaria. Sin embargo, su historia está marcada por controversias que van desde el uso de la autoflagelación y acusaciones de condiciones laborales dudosas, hasta serias denuncias de manipulación en el manejo de herencias millonarias. A pesar de estas polémicas y las recientes reformas del Papa Francisco que buscan reajustar su estatus canónico, el Vaticano ha evitado intervenir directamente en las controversias internas más álgidas, dejando a la "Obra de Dios" envuelta en un persistente halo de misterio y poder.También puedes escucharnos en Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music o tu app de podcasts favorita.Apóyanos en Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/leyendaspodcastApóyanos en YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/leyendaslegendarias/joinVisita nuestra página para ver contenido extra:www.leyendaslegendarias.comSíguenos:https://instagram.com/leyendaspodcasthttps://twitter.com/leyendaspodcasthttps://facebook.com/leyendaspodcast#Podcast #LeyendasLegendarias #OpusDei #Sectas  #JosemariaEscriva #Vaticano #IglesiaCatolica #Controversia #HerenciasOpusDei #EscandalosReligiosos #MortificacionCorporal 

El Opus Dei, fundado por Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer tras una "iluminación divina" en 1928, es una Prelatura Personal de la Iglesia Católica que promueve la santidad en la vida ordinaria. Sin embargo, su historia está marcada por controversias que van desde el uso de la autoflagelación y acusaciones de condiciones laborales dudosas, hasta serias denuncias de manipulación en el manejo de herencias millonarias. A pesar de estas polémicas y las recientes reformas del Papa Francisco que buscan reajustar su estatus canónico, el Vaticano ha evitado intervenir directamente en las controversias internas más álgidas, dejando a la "Obra de Dios" envuelta en un persistente halo de misterio y poder.También puedes escucharnos en Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music o tu app de podcasts favorita.Apóyanos en Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/leyendaspodcastApóyanos en YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/leyendaslegendarias/joinVisita nuestra página para ver contenido extra:www.leyendaslegendarias.comSíguenos:https://instagram.com/leyendaspodcasthttps://twitter.com/leyendaspodcasthttps://facebook.com/leyendaspodcast#Podcast #LeyendasLegendarias #OpusDei #Sectas  #JosemariaEscriva #Vaticano #IglesiaCatolica #Controversia #HerenciasOpusDei #EscandalosReligiosos #MortificacionCorporal 

En este episodio de Fragmentos de Historia nos detenemos en la vida de una mujer singular: Elena Blesa. Nacida en 1925 en Barcelona, fue una de las primeras agregadas del Opus Dei. La historiadora María Hernández-Sampelayo Matos reconstruye su trayectoria vital, marcada por su labor en España y Venezuela, a través de una investigación que combina documentos de archivo y testimonios personales.

If Pope Leo XIV decides to take on some of the world's most powerful leaders, he can rely on the nerves of steel he developed while leading the Catholic Church in his adopted homeland of Peru. When he was archbishop, he found himself in the middle of a conflict between the leftist guerilla movement, known as the Shining Path, and the right-wing Catholic group Opus Dei, which supported the authoritarian government. GUEST:MATTHEW CASEY-PARISEAULT of Arizona State University is based in Lima, where he studies the relationship between the church and state.

When New Yorkers gave Zohran Mamdani close to half the votes in the Democratic primary for mayor, they turned a local race into contest with global impact. Mamdani is of Indian Muslim background. As a state assemblyman, he's been an outspoken critic of Israel. About nine percent of New Yorkers are Muslim but 12 per cent are Jewish. So has this election reflected these differences? The small Palestinian town of Taybeh is one of the few villages in the West Bank where almost all the residents are Christian. In recent weeks, radical Israeli settlers have stepped up attacks on residents and properties, as part of their plan to occupy the entire West Bank territory. If Pope Leo XIV decides to take on some of the world's most powerful leaders, he can rely on the nerves of steel he developed while leading the Catholic Church in his adopted homeland of Peru. When he was archbishop, he found himself in the middle of a conflict between the leftist guerilla movement, known as the Shining Path, and the right-wing Catholic group Opus Dei, which supported the authoritarian government. GUESTS:ETAN NECHIN is New York correspondent for Ha'aretz newspaper.SANAD SAHELIA is a freelance journalist in Ramallah who reports for Catholic media.MATTHEW CASEY-PARISEAULT of Arizona State University is based in Lima, where he studies the relationship between the church and state.

Hollywood actor Tim Pocock was tricked by his dying, devout mother into undergoing gay conversion therapy. After she died, Tim finally learned how to be himself, without fear and self-loathing.Tim grew up under the thumb of his charismatic, pious mother.He went to a school with links to the controversial, secretive and conservative Catholic organisation, Opus Dei.There, he desperately tried to hide his sexuality, and was ruthlessly bullied for his musical and stage talents.Despite Tim's success in Australian opera, television, and in Hollywood blockbusters, he continued to harbour many secrets about himself and his family.One day his mother, who loved Tim deeply in her own way, and who was dying from ovarian cancer, convinced her only son to come with her to therapy. Instead of finally being able to talk about his struggles, Tim found himself being tricked into gay conversion therapy.For the last few months of his mother's life, he went to be hypnotised by a 'Catholic psychologist' every week, until eventually she died, and Tim was set free to learn how live by and for himself.Further informationThe Truth Will Set You Free: Growing up gay in Opus Dei is published by Hachette.You can stream the Four Corners report into schools with ties to Opus Dei, which features Tim, on ABC iview.The Pared Foundation's full responses to questions from Four Corners can be read here.Opus Dei Australia provided Four Corners with this statement.Find out more about the Conversations Live National Tour on the ABC website.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris and presented by Richard Fidler. The executive producer is Nicola Harrison.This episode explores sexuality, LGBTQI+, homophobia, family dynamics, books, writing, mother-son relationships, shame, the Church, infidelity, cancer, death, grief, losing a mother, acting, a career in acting, memoir, epic life story, origin story, Marvel, Wolverine, Cyclopse, Dance Academy, Tangara, Redfield.

You might know actor Tim Pocock from his roles in Dance Academy or X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Even as a child, he graced the Sydney Opera House starring in operas directed by Baz Lurhman. But that world of artistic expression was in stark contrast to the other world Tim was part of for so long - one of repression by conservative catholicism under Opus Dei - made all the worse as he began to realise who he truly was. In this chat, Tim reveals his experiences of shame, bullying and conversion therapy, as well as his journey toward healing, discovery and self-acceptance, and the ongoing work of undoing the trauma of the beliefs that kept him feeling trapped for so long. An inspiration for anyone who’s ever felt silenced or lived an inauthentic life, an insight into certain pockets of religious institutions and a vital plea for the parents of every LGBTIAQ+ child. Check out Tim's book, the Truth Will Set You Free: Growing up Gay Under Opus Dei Pre-order Osher's book 'So What, Now What?' Story Club is Sunday July 6th! Don't miss out on tickets here Find more from Osher here Send Osher an email hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meditación predicada para el retiro mensual de julio 2025 publicado en la web del Opus Dei.

Meditación predicada para el retiro mensual de julio 2025 publicado en la web del Opus Dei.

Before Australian actor, Tim Pocock, was cast as young Cyclops in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, he was a teenager growing up in a strict Catholic home - navigating a world where being gay wasn’t just discouraged, it was treated as something to be fixed. In this raw and powerful conversation, Tim opens up about his time at Redfield College in Sydney - a school linked to Opus Dei. He speaks candidly about surviving conversion therapy, and the years he spent battling internalised homophobia. Tim also shares what it was like to grow up silenced, how that trauma shaped his relationship with his body, his family and his faith, and what it took to finally unlearn it all - and live as himself. This is a story of survival, truth, and reclaiming identity. You can follow Tim and find his book, The Truth Will Set You Free, here: https://www.instagram.com/timjpocock/?hl=en If this conversation brought up any hard feelings for you - please seek help. You can reach Lifeline on 13 11 14 THE END BITS: Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review CREDITS: Guest: Tim Pocock Host: Kate Langbroek Executive Producer: Naima Brown Senior Producer: Bree Player Audio Producer: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The difficult, the monotony, the repetition is the sacrifice of motherhood. But it is ALWAYS in the sacrifice that we end up finding joy – if we're looking for it.It's when we sacrifice for another out of love, that we become a better person. We have a God-given mission as mothers – and as dads for those men listening.We are in partnership with God in conception and in raising our children. We are our children's first teachers in everything!When we see our role in our child's life as teacher, mentor, model, and as a calling from God it will change the way you parent.Check out my Virtue-Based Parenting Course to help you parent better and find JOY!Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.comFollow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoaching

Friends of the Rosary,The Catholic Church honors today St. Josemaría Escrivá (1902-1975), a contemporary Spanish saint who founded Opus Dei and opened a new path of holiness by helping the faithful to sanctify themselves through performing ordinary work and daily duties with a Christian spirit.Pope John Paul II canonized the founder of Opus Dei in 2002. The Holy Father said, "St. Josemaría was chosen by the Lord to proclaim the universal call to holiness and to indicate that everyday life, its customary activities, are a path towards holiness. It could be said that he was the saint of the ordinary."Today, we are also invited to listen to and act on the words of Christ Jesus in order to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. This way we will be like a wise man whose house is built on rock, avoiding that our entire life collapses.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠June 26, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET 

Thursday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Josemaria Escriva de Balaguer, 1902-1975; born in Barbastro, Spain, the second of six children of Jose and Dolores Escriva; in 1915, he observed the fresh footprints in the snow of a barefoot monk, and wondered what God wanted of him; in 1928, as a priest, he solved the mystery, seeing holiness all around him, and founded Opus Dei; Monsignor Escriva died at the age of 73 in 1975 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/26/25 Gospel: Matthew 7:21-29

Meditación sobre la invitación del fundador del Opus Dei para que los cristianos seamos sembradores de paz y de alegría. Fundamentos espirituales de estas dos virtudes y consecuencias sociales.

Mortifications, loneliness, working day and night. Anne Marie Allen, who was recruited to Opus Dei at the age of 15 and escaped after 7 years has written a book on her on her life as a fifteen-year-old in Opus Dei 'Serve My Lost Years at the Heart of Ireland's Opus Dei'

Anne Marie Allen, author of Serve: My Lost Years At The Heart Of Opus Dei, spoke to Matt about her life inside Opus Dei and how she left the organisation ato rebuild her life through education.To listen to the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Esta meditación es una predicación en un Centro del Opus Dei, coincidiendo con el aniversario de la ordenación sacerdotal de los tres primeros sacerdotes del Opus Dei: el Beato Álvaro del Portillo, José María Hernández de Garnica y José Luis Múzquiz.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Meditaciones diarias. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/874295

The mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationship has been the subject of jokes, sitcom shows, stereotypes and unfortunately, for some, painful moments in our lives.In this episode, I'm sharing the "Families of Character" podcast episode in which Jordan Langdon and I discuss the sometimes complex relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.Let's talk about how to have a better (dare I say great?) relationship with your daughter-in-law or mother-in-law!Check out Jordan's resources on how to have a great family HERE.If you want help to make your relationship with your mother-in-law or daughter-in-law better, please see the details of my course:  "The MIL/DIL Dynamic Course" HERE.Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.comFollow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoaching

Meditación en el viernes de la XI semana del Tiempo Ordinario. Jesús nos dice en el Evangelio de hoy: «Haceos tesoros en el cielo, donde no hay polilla ni carcoma que los roen, ni ladrones que abren boquetes y roban. Porque donde está tu tesoro, allí estará tu corazón». Eso se logra con el amor, queriendo a los demás, porque es lo único que pervivirá en el Cielo. A eso se dirige el esfuerzo de lograr tener los mismos sentimientos que Cristo. Esta meditación es la segunda meditación de un retiro predicado en un Centro del Opus Dei, y continuación de "Confiar en el corazón de Jesús".

From Supreme Court infiltration to human trafficking, secretive Catholic cult Opus Dei wields dangerous power. Gareth Gore exposes its operations here!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1170What We Discuss with Gareth Gore:Journalist Gareth Gore discovered secretive Catholic cult Opus Dei's control of Spain's Banco Popular through archived records after the bank's 2017 collapse — revealing decades of financial manipulation.Opus Dei recruits girls as young as 11 from poor communities, promising education but enslaving them as unpaid domestic workers in "hospitality schools" worldwide.The organization has deeply penetrated US political circles, with connections to Supreme Court justices through Federalist Society leader Leonard Leo — potentially influencing major rulings.Members endure physical self-harm rituals, live under surveillance, and submit to "chat" sessions that collect compromising personal information for manipulation.The good news: the vast majority of Opus Dei members are genuinely good people who'd be horrified to learn about the trafficking and manipulation happening in their organization's name. New Pope Leo isn't just aware of Opus Dei's shenanigans — he began actively working to dismantle its power structure within hours of taking office.And much more...And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:The Cybersecurity Tapes: thecybersecuritytapes.comCaldera Lab: 20% off: calderalab.com/jordan, code JORDANOura Ring: 10% off: ouraring.com/jordanWayfair: Start renovating: wayfair.comQuince: Free shipping & 365-day returns: quince.com/jordanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anne Marie Allen speaks to Dearbhail about her experiences with Opus Dei as a young woman in the late 1970s. Her biography 'Serve', tells the story of her path from initially joining a training course, to becoming an 'Assistant Numerary'. Anne Marie describes how immersing herself in education allowed her to thrive in her life after Opus Dei.

Do you also struggle with trying to control?Do you try to control your husband so you'll have a happier marriage?  Do you try to control your children's misbehavior with punishments and consequences rather than teaching them how to behave?Here's the truth - We can't control others – not our husband and not our children - but we can always control how we respond to them.To get on the waitlist for my Virtue-Based Parenting Course, click HERE.Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.comFollow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoaching

Ralph welcomes Heidi Shierholz, president of the Economic Policy Institute, to break down the budget bill passing through Congress that is the largest transfer of wealth from the poor and working-class to the wealthy in United States history. Then, insurance expert, Robert Hunter returns to discuss the recent rise in auto insurance rates.Heidi Shierholz is the president of the Economic Policy Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that uses the power of its research on economic trends and on the impact of economic policies to advance reforms that serve working people, deliver racial justice, and guarantee gender equity. In 2021 she became the fourth president EPI has had since its founding in 1986.We've never seen a budget that so plainly takes from the poor to give to the rich… The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found that lower and lower middle-income people will actually lose out. They may get something of a tax break, but they lose benefits. So that on net, their after-tax income will be lower after this bill, while the rich just make out like bandits.Heidi Shierholz, President of the Economic Policy InstituteThe draconian cuts that we are seeing to the safety net are not big enough, because the tax increases are so huge that this bill also increases the deficit dramatically.Heidi ShierholzMany folks are calling this the MAGA Murder Bill. They're not wrong. People will die because of the cuts that we're seeing here.Heidi ShierholzRobert Hunter is the Director Emeritus of Insurance at the Consumer Federation of America. He has held many positions in the field, both public and private, including being the Commissioner of Insurance for the State of Texas being the President and Founder of the National Insurance Consumer Organization and served as United States Federal Insurance Administrator.Decide how much you need. Don't ask for more than you really need. And then once you have it, “I need this much for my car. I need this much if I hit somebody” and so on. And then you get that statistic, and you send it out to several companies and get quotes.Robert Hunter on buying auto insuranceThere isn't any program benefiting the American people that Trump is not cutting in order to turn the country over to the giant corporations and the super-rich. It's basically an overthrow of the government and an overthrow of the rule of law.Ralph NaderNews 6/6/251. On May 23rd, the Trump administration Department of Justice officially announced it had reached an agreement with Boeing to drop its criminal case against the airline manufacturer related to the 2018 and 2019 crashes that killed 346 people, NPR reports. The turnover at the federal government in recent years has prolonged this case; the first Trump administration reached a deferred prosecution agreement with Boeing in 2021, but prosecutors revived the criminal case under President Biden, and as NPR notes, “Boeing agreed last year to plead guilty to defrauding regulators, but a federal judge rejected that proposed plea deal.” Just before the deal was reached, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal penned a letter calling on the DOJ not to “allow [Boeing] to weasel its way out of accountability for its failed corporate culture, and for any illegal behavior that has resulted in deadly consequence,” but this was clearly ignored. Paul Cassell, a law professor at the University of Utah and former federal judge who, according to NPR, is representing the families of victims for free, said, “This kind of non-prosecution deal is unprecedented and obviously wrong for the deadliest corporate crime in U.S. history…My families will object and hope to convince the court to reject [the deal]."2. That same day, Trump signed a new executive order to “cut down on regulations and fast-track new licenses for [nuclear] reactors and power plants,” per Reuters. According to the wire service, “Shares of uranium mining companies Uranium Energy…Energy Fuels…and Centrus Energy…jumped between 19.6% and 24.2%” following this announcement. Sam Altman-backed nuclear startup Oklo gained 23.1%. The administration's new interest in the nuclear industry is spurred in part by increased demand for energy as, “power-hungry data centers dedicated to artificial intelligence and crypto miners plug into the grid.” The nuclear industry is also expected to retain many tax incentives stripped away from green energy initiatives in the so-called Big Beautiful Bill.3. In yet another instance of the Trump administration going soft on corporate greed, the Republican-controlled Federal Trade Commission has dismissed their case against PepsiCo. As the AP explains, “The lawsuit…alleged that PepsiCo was giving unfair price advantages to Walmart at the expense of other vendors and consumers,” citing the 1936 Robinson-Patman Act, which bans companies from “using promotional incentive payments to favor large customers over smaller ones.” Current FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson called the case a “dubious partisan stunt,” in a press release. Former Chair Lina Khan however, called the dismissal “disturbing,” and wrote, “This lawsuit would've protected families from paying higher prices at the grocery store and stopped conduct that squeezes small businesses and communities across America. Dismissing it is a gift to giant retailers as they gear up to hike prices.”4. Instead of utilizing the federal regulatory apparatus to protect consumers and the public, the Trump administration instead continues to weaponize these institutions to target progressive groups. According to Axios, the FTC is “investigating…Media Matters over claims that it and other media advocacy groups coordinated advertising boycotts of Elon Musk's X.” As this report notes, “X [formerly Twitter] sued Media Matters for defamation in 2023 for a report it publicly released that showed ads on X running next to pro-Nazi content. X claimed the report contributed to an advertiser exodus.” While it seems unlikely the social media platform could prevail in such a suit, the suit has effectively cowed the advertising industry, with the World Federation of Advertisers dismantling their Global Alliance for Responsible Media just months after the suit was filed. Media Matters president Angelo Carusone is quoted saying, “The Trump administration has been defined by naming right-wing media figures to key posts and abusing the power of the federal government to bully political opponents and silence critics…that's exactly what's happening here…These threats won't work; we remain steadfast to our mission.”5. On Thursday, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cotez endorsed State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani in his bid for Mayor of New York City, POLITICO reports. This endorsement came the morning after the first mayoral primary debate, a rollicking affair featuring nine candidates and including a testy exchange in which the moderators disregarded their own rules to press Mamdani to say whether he believed in “a Jewish state of Israel?” Mamdani responded that he believed Israel has a right to exist “as a state with equal rights.” This from the Times of Israel. In her endorsement, AOC wrote “Assemblymember Mamdani has demonstrated a real ability on the ground to put together a coalition of working-class New Yorkers that is strongest to lead the pack…In the final stretch of the race, we need to get very real about that.” Ocasio-Cortez said she would rank Adrienne Adams, Brad Lander, Scott Stringer and Zellnor Myrie in that order after Mamdani.6. Turning to Palestine itself, the Times of Israel reports notorious Biden State Department spokesman Matthew Miller admitted in an interview that, “It is without a doubt true that Israel has committed war crimes” in Gaza. While Miller stops short of accusing the Israeli government of pursuing “a policy of deliberately committing war crimes,” and repeats the tired canard that Hamas resisted ceasefire negotiations, he admits that the Biden administration “could have done [more] to pressure the Israeli government to agree to…[a] ceasefire.” Hopefully, Miller's admission will help crack the dam of silence and allow the truth to be told about this criminal military campaign.7. Even as Miller makes this admission, the merciless bombing of Palestinians continues. The Guardian reports “On Sunday, at least 31 Palestinians were killed after Israeli forces opened fire at the site of a food distribution centre in Rafah…On Monday, another three Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire at the same site…And on Tuesday, 27 people were killed after Israeli forces opened fire again, say Gaza officials.” This report continues, citing UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, who said on Tuesday that “Palestinians in Gaza now faced an impossible choice: ‘Die from starvation or risk being killed while trying to access the meagre food that is being made available.'” Türk added that by attacking civilians, Israel is committing yet more war crimes.8. Some high-profile activists are taking direct action to deliver food to Gaza. Democracy Now! reports 12 activists aboard The Madleen, part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, have departed from the Italian port of Catania. This group includes Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, actor Liam Cunningham, and Rima Hassan, a French member of the European Parliament. Despite the previous ship being targeted by a drone attack, Thunberg is quoted saying “We deem the risk of silence and the risk of inaction to be so much more deadly than this mission.” Threats to the flotilla continue to pour in. South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham tweeted, “Hope Greta and her friends can swim!” In Israel itself, IDF spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin ominously stated “we will act accordingly," per FOX News.9. In more foreign policy news, Gareth Gore – a Washington Post reporter and author of Opus, an exposé of the shadowy Opus Dei sect within the Catholic Church – reports Pope Leo has given Opus Dei six months to “pass comprehensive reforms” and has told the group that if significant changes are not made by December, “necessary measures will be taken.” Gore further reports that in addition to the reforms, “[Pope] Leo has also demanded an investigation into abuse allegations…[including] human trafficking, enslavement…[and] physical and psychological abuse of members.” According to Gore, the reforms were first ordered by Pope Francis in 2022, but “Opus Dei dragged its feet – in the hope the pope would pass away first.” Upon his death, Pope Francis had been on the, “cusp of signing into canon law a huge reform of Opus Dei.” The Vatican was also moving to force a vote on a revised Opus Dei constitution, which was, “quietly cancelled” within hours of Francis' death. Perhaps most tellingly, Gore reports “The Vatican has privately reassured Opus Dei victims who have long campaigned for justice that they ‘won't be disappointed'”10. Finally, a political earthquake has occurred in South Korea. Listeners may remember the failed coup attempt by right-wing former President Yoon Suk Yeol, which culminated in his ouster and could ultimately lead to a sentence of life in prison or even death. Now, the country has elected a new president, Lee Jae-myung, by a margin of 49.4% to 41.2%. Lee, who leads Korea's Democratic People's Party, has “endured a barrage of criminal indictments and an assassination attempt,” since losing the last presidential election by a margin of less than 1 per cent, per the Financial Times. Lee is a former factory worker who campaigned in a bulletproof vest after surviving being knifed in the neck last year. The FT notes “Lee…grew up in poverty and suffered [a] permanent injury at the age of 13 when his arm was crushed in a machine at the baseball glove factory where he worked…in 2022 [he] declared his ambition to be a ‘successful Bernie Sanders'.” That said, he has pivoted to the center in his recent political messaging. Beyond the impact of Lee's election on the future of Korean democracy, his tenure is sure to set a new tone in Korea's relations with their neighbors including the US, the DPRK, China and Japan.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Meditación en la Fiesta de Pentecostés (C), predicada en un Centro del Opus Dei. Le pedimos al Espíritu Santo, con la oración Colecta, que realice «ahora también, en el corazón de tus fieles, aquellas maravillas que te dignaste hacer en los comienzos de la predicación evangélica». Pero, ya que no somos marionetas, necesitamos poner en juego nuestra libertad, lo que significa, en primer lugar, esforzarse por oír al Espíritu Santo, para seguir dócilmente sus inspiraciones.

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Summer can be great and it can be challenging as a parent.  Our parenting strengths and weaknesses are on full display!  In this replay episode, I give you the steps to help your child listen to you the first time.  Children need to be taught to listen.  And they're human, like us, so they naturally may not want to listen because they're busy with something else.  This episode helps you teach them to listen so you won't have a summer of angry frustration and so your children can really enjoy their time with you!  The chimes that I mention can be found HERE.Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.comFollow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoaching

Meditación predicada para el retiro mensual de junio 2025 publicado en la página web del Opus Dei.

Meditación predicada para el retiro mensual de junio 2025 publicado en la web del Opus Dei.

It's when a child responds to authority, usually a parent, in a rude, defiant, or disrespectful way.Now, back talk isn't always about rebellion. It often comes from frustration, a need for control, or emotional overwhelm. And while it's frustrating, it's important to understand that it's developmentally normal. Kids, especially early teens and teens, are learning to assert themselves. But just because it's a normal developmental stage, doesn't mean it's okay. And when we feel disrespected or angry, we often speak disrespectfully to them as we tell them – or yell at them – about how disrespectful they're being to us.So, rather than focusing on their action – we need to focus on our action – that comes from what we think our role as parents should be.We need to be teachers. Our job as parents is to teach our children to speak with respect.Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.comFollow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoaching

We're joined by Gareth Gore, author of the book Opus, to talk about Opus Dei, the secretive Catholic society with deep links to the current U.S. government. Discover more episodes at podcast.trueanon.com. Call the tip line: (646) 801-1129

Fifteen years after Sarah Silverman's viral call to “Sell the Vatican, Feed the World,” we now have a “Marxist Pope,” according to Trump stormtrooper Laura Loomer, and our wildest dreams. This week for Gaslit Nation's bonus show, we dive into the groundbreaking election of the first American pope, Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, whose ancestry ties him to Black lineage. While many celebrate this historic milestone, deeper questions remain.  Most crucially, Pope Leo's stance on Opus Dei, a secretive, powerful crime cult aligned with far-right politics and accused of human trafficking and labor abuses, remains unclear, especially given his close connections to Opus Dei in Peru. By Vatican standards, Pope Francis launched an open war on Opus Dei. (Fun fact: Robert Hanssen, the FBI agent and traitor who spied for the Kremlin, was an Opus Dei member).  Pope Francis began the work of reigning in Opus Dei's unchecked power. Pope Leo, seen as a moderate administrator, played both sides during his tenure in Peru, where Opus Dei holds sway. Will he now take bold action to finish Francis's mission, and protect the world from Opus Dei, especially America where Opus Dei has been expanding its influence in Washington, DC, thanks to allies Leonard Leo of the Federalist Society and Kevin Roberts of the Heritage Foundation and Project 2025?  Want to enjoy Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, ad-free episodes, exclusive Q&A sessions, our group chat, invites to live events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit! EVENTS AT GASLIT NATION: May 26 4pm ET – Book club discussion of Octavia Butler's The Parable of the Sower   Indiana-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to join, available on Patreon.  Florida-based listeners are going strong meeting in person. Be sure to join their Signal group, available on Patreon.  Have you taken Gaslit Nation's HyperNormalization Survey Yet? Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and the first ~40 minutes are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit for our community  Show Notes:   ‘Papabile' of the Day: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost https://cruxnow.com/papal-transition/2025/05/papabile-of-the-day-cardinal-robert-francis-prevost   Trump's New Favorite Adviser Starts MAGA Meltdown Over ‘TDS' Pope https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-new-favorite-advisor-laura-loomer-starts-maga-meltdown-over-tds-pope/   The Far Right is Coming for the Vatican https://www.americanfreakshow.news/p/the-far-right-is-coming-for-the-vatican   Catholic Church To Excommunicate Priests for Following New US State Law https://www.newsweek.com/catholic-church-excommunicate-priests-following-new-us-state-law-2069039   Opus Dei: The Gaslit Nation Gareth Gore Interview: https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/episodes-transcripts-20/2024/12/31/opus-dei?rq=Gareth%20Gore   Mafia boss breaks silence over Roberto Calvi killing: This article is more than 13 years old Godfather turned supergrass accused of murder of 'God's banker' claims case will never be solved https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/may/12/roberto-calvi-blackfriars-bridge-mafia   Surveillance Self-Defense: A Presentation by the Gaslit Nation Security Committee https://www.patreon.com/posts/surveillance-128381880?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link   Parable of the Sower: Gaslit Nation Book Club Discussion: https://www.patreon.com/posts/zoom-link-for-et-128213704?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link