CULT: Secrets of Opus Dei
Summary
Host Vanessa Richardson investigates Opus Dei, contrasting its public image as a Catholic lay organization with allegations of cult-like control, financial secrecy, and abuse. The episode details founder José María Escrivá’s history, the group’s political influence, and controversial practices like corporal mortification and mail censorship. It highlights recent scandals involving human trafficking of young women in South America and sexual abuse by clergy, prompting Vatican reforms and ongoing criminal investigations.
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