Opus Dei

"Does Opus Dei rule behind the scenes?"

Founded in 1928 by Spanish priest Josemaría Escrivá, Opus Dei is a Roman Catholic organization that promotes personal piety and adherence to Catholic doctrine. However, many conspiracy theories portray a much darker version. Imagine the worst atrocities, and you’ll find them in their portfolio: money laundering, corruption, political manipulation, murder, and child abuse – which, in light of ongoing scandals, goes without saying. These theories claim that Opus Dei controls the Vatican and the financial markets, and through its global network, is secretly plotting to establish a new world order. Many of these wild allegations are probably inspired by Dan Brown’s ‘The Da Vinci Code’, where Opus Dei is depicted as an all-powerful, sinister sect.