The Press Office of Opus Dei in Spain has published a brief press release in which he denies the information recently published by several digital media of religious information about an alleged agreement between the Opus Dei prelature and the diocese of Barbastro-Monzón in relation to Torreciudad.
The Prelature has indicated that, for the moment, it is "awaiting the resolution proposed by the Pontifical Commissioner, Bishop Arellano", who was the person designated by Pope Francis to seek a solution to the conflict.
In recent months there have been repeated such unsubstantiated reports about the status of the talks between the Spanish diocese, the Prelature and the Holy See. The pontifical commissioner was received a few weeks ago by Pope Leo XIV, which seems to suggest that the process is moving forward.
What did the alleged agreement consist of?
The information published in the last few days maintained that the agreement would contemplate that the bishop of Barbastro-Monzón would reserve the right to appoint the rector of the sanctuary, choosing him from a list of three priests proposed by Opus Dei, something that is usual in similar appointments.
It was also mentioned that the image of the Virgin of Torreciudad would be moved at least twice a year from the current temple, which in a few days celebrates the 50th anniversary of its construction, to the old hermitage.
Finally, it was stated that the prelature would significantly increase its financial contribution to the support of the diocese.
For further information, please consult:
The process between the bishopric of Barbastro Monzón and Torreciudad
Torreciudad: Opus Dei explains the current situation
The Holy See will be the one to decide "the solution" for Torreciudad.
