This morning, Pope Leo XIV received in private audience the Prelate of Opus Dei, Fernando Ocáriz, who was accompanied by his auxiliary vicar, Bishop Mariano Fazio. The meeting, brief and in an atmosphere of closeness, allowed the Holy Father to express his affection: "The Pope showed his closeness and affection," according to the Pope. reported the Office Opus Dei Press Office.
Pope's interest in Opus Dei Statutes
During the meeting, Pope Leo XIV expressly asked about "the current study of the Statutes of the Prelature," a topic of relevance for the internal government of the institution. "Leo XIV listened with great interest to the explanations given to him," the communiqué states.
A pause for the death of Francis
The process of revising the Statutes was put on hold after the death of Pope Francis, as a sign of institutional respect and to join in the mourning for the deceased pontiff. With this hearing, the dialogue on the possible changes and adaptations required by the motu proprio is resumed. Ad charisma tuendumissued in 2022.
Under the Virgin's mantle
Before leaving, the Pope recalled the Marian invocation celebrated on the day of his election, Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii, the main Marian shrine of the Campania region and one of the most important in Italy, which celebrates its 150th anniversary this year.
Upon completion, "in a family atmosphere of trust, Leo XIV gave the Prelate and the auxiliary vicar his paternal blessing".concluded the official statement.
