The ultra-conservative Catholic organisation Opus Dei was founded a century ago in Spain. Today, it's an international movement with around 90,000 members.
Key takeaways
Quick scan — what you need to know:
- The ultra-conservative Catholic organisation Opus Dei was founded a century ago in Spain.
- Today, it's an international movement with around 90,000 members.
- In its home country, it has managed to infiltrate all spheres of modern society, from schools to hospitals.
- Despite serious allegations against it, Opus Dei remains a powerful force in Spain.
Background
What led here, in plain terms:
- FRANCE 24's Maude Petit-Jové, Mathilde Lopinski, Emile Roger and Sarah Morris report.
- The ultra-conservative Catholic organisation Opus Dei was founded a century ago in Spain.
- Today, it's an international movement with around 90,000 members.
- In its home country, it has managed to infiltrate all spheres of modern society, from schools to hospitals.
Why it matters
Why readers and decision-makers should care:
- Today, it's an international movement with around 90,000 members.
- In its home country, it has managed to infiltrate all spheres of modern society, from schools to hospitals.
- Despite serious allegations against it, Opus Dei remains a powerful force in Spain.