#12131 What Is Opus Dei and How Does It Fit Into the Catholic Church? - Matthew E. Bunson

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🗓️ 31 March 2025

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Summary

Opus Dei often sparks curiosity—and controversy. But what is it really, and how does it function within the wider Catholic Church? We explore this question and also discuss papal resignation and the balance of free will and institutional pressure.

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Questions Covered:

33:36 – Does a papal resignation raise concerns about free will vs. pressure within the Vatican?
37:31 – What is Opus Dei, and how does it fit into the larger Catholic faith?

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1:00.2	This hour, Dr. Oh, it's a two doctor day. Dr. Matthew Bunsen, our guest this hour.
1:05.5	He's the vice president and editorial director of EWTN News. He's also a senior fellow at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology and the author of
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1:17.5	And we're going to do the church in the news today.
1:20.4	So if you have questions about the church in the news, of course we will talk about Pope
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1:38.5	being here with us.
1:39.9	Privileged to be with you, as always. As I recall, the last time I was on, your opening question was, do I think about the Roman Empire every day?
1:47.4	Oh, yeah, because I know.
1:49.2	Well, that was the thing, that was like a meme that you asked, but I, like, of all people, you're the guy who would think about the Roman Empire every day.
1:58.6	Well, an answer to the unasked question, yes, I still do.
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