Opus Dei: Canonical Recognition and Unique Ecclesiastical Status

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Contrary to the original description, Opus Dei received its foundational canonical recognition in 1950 under Pope Pius XII as a secular institute. In 1982, Pope John Paul II established it as the first personal prelature through the apostolic constitution Ut sit, giving it a unique autonomous status within the Catholic Church that transcends geographic boundaries.

Sources & Citations

[1] Ut Sit Apostolic Constitution Tier 1

[2] Opus Dei Prelature Status Tier 2

[3] Opus Dei: History and Canonical Status Tier 2

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The Cascade Ledger. “Opus Dei: Canonical Recognition and Unique Ecclesiastical Status.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, June 25, 1973. https://capturecascade.org/event/1973-06-25--opus-dei-established-as-personal-prelature-by-pope/