The Secret Catholic Order That Owns the Modern World - Opus Dei

What is Opus Dei, and how did a relatively small Catholic order become one of the most discussed and controversial institutions in the modern Church? This video explores the origins of Opus Dei, founded in 1928 by Josemaría Escrivá, and its rise from a Spanish spiritual movement to a global Catholic organization with members in business, law, politics, and academia. With headquarters in Rome and a unique status within the Catholic Church, Opus Dei has operated close to the center of religious authority while building an international network of influence. We examine how the group functions, who joins it, and why it has been both defended as a path to personal holiness and criticized as a secretive and highly disciplined organization with connections to powerful circles. From its internal practices to its public reputation, the story of Opus Dei sits at the intersection of faith, power, and modern society. This is the story behind the secret Catholic order often described as operating within the world’s most influential environments — and the reality behind the claims that surround it.