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Answers to clarify misunderstandings and offer a balanced view
The recent book Opus, by journalist Gareth Gore, published in 2024, has revived controversial claims about Opus Dei, a personal prelature of the Catholic Church. Although the author claims that his work is backed by exhaustive research, Opus Dei has made public a 100-page document where it makes available to interested readers the serious errors and misrepresentations that the book contains, which reveal a markedly biased approach to this ecclesial reality.
The debate generated by Opus highlights the need for an objective and balanced analysis when addressing issues related to religious institutions. Beyond the controversies, it is essential to distinguish between verifiable facts and speculative interpretations. In this context, the Opus Dei response is presented as an invitation to deepen our knowledge of its mission and charism, providing context and data, far from prejudices and misinformation.
The Opus Dei Communications Office points out that this is not a response to the book (they already made a statement at the time), but rather that they intend to provide with this document “the complementary point of view that the book silences or distorts,” from “respect and openness to critical views.”
This article seeks to offer a summary of the key points of the criticisms and responses to the book offered by Opus Dei.
Continued below.
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The recent book Opus, by journalist Gareth Gore, published in 2024, has revived controversial claims about Opus Dei, a personal prelature of the Catholic Church. Although the author claims that his work is backed by exhaustive research, Opus Dei has made public a 100-page document where it makes available to interested readers the serious errors and misrepresentations that the book contains, which reveal a markedly biased approach to this ecclesial reality.
The debate generated by Opus highlights the need for an objective and balanced analysis when addressing issues related to religious institutions. Beyond the controversies, it is essential to distinguish between verifiable facts and speculative interpretations. In this context, the Opus Dei response is presented as an invitation to deepen our knowledge of its mission and charism, providing context and data, far from prejudices and misinformation.
The Opus Dei Communications Office points out that this is not a response to the book (they already made a statement at the time), but rather that they intend to provide with this document “the complementary point of view that the book silences or distorts,” from “respect and openness to critical views.”
This article seeks to offer a summary of the key points of the criticisms and responses to the book offered by Opus Dei.
Continued below.
The case of the book “Opus” or how to misinform about the Church – Exaudi
Answers to clarify misunderstandings and offer a balanced view
www.exaudi.org
