Opus Dei and Catholic Church leaders
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Opus Dei and Catholic Church Leaders discusses the comments and observations of Popes, Cardinals and other leaders of the Catholic Church as regards the Personal Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei.
Popes
Throughout Opus Dei's history, Church authorities have been supportive of its work of formation and its mission to promote the universal call to holiness.
Cardinals and bishops
Many Cardinals and bishops support Opus Dei. According to Messori, one-third of the bishops around the world petitioned for the canonization of Escriva, an unprecedented number, he says.
During his centennial in 2002, many bishops spoke about St. Josemaria and Opus Dei:
Leaders of Catholic organizations
When the founder was canonized, figures from Focolare, Communion and Liberation, Catholic Action, Missionaries of Charity and the Curia expressed their happiness:
Criticisms
There are also Catholic voices of criticism regarding Opus Dei
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