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Investigator who probed Opus Dei meets Pope Leo after exposé

cultureApr 6, 20261382

Pope Leo invited Gareth Gore, the author of the 2024 book Opus, to the Vatican to discuss allegations against Opus Dei. Gore's investigation alleges decades of manipulation, abuse, and broad political influence by the group. Opus Dei denies the claims. The pope's meeting signals Vatican scrutiny of a powerful Catholic network and could weaken its standing inside the Church and in allied political circles.

Key Highlights

Pope Leo met Gareth Gore to discuss allegations against Opus Dei.
Gore's 2024 book Opus accuses Opus Dei of decades of manipulation.
Opus Dei denies the claims, but Vatican engagement could curb its influence.
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theguardian.comHe spent years investigating Opus Dei, a Catholic group accused of a vast conspiracy of abuse. Then Pope Leo asked to meetsimonandschuster.comOpus

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