John L. Allen Jr.

American journalist, author, and commentator specializing in Vatican and Catholic Church affairs; founder and editor of the news site Crux and formerly a Vatican correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter.

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  1. 1. Opus Dei

    An Objective Look Behind the Myths and Reality of the Most Controversial Force in the Catholic Church

    A balanced, investigative account that traces the movement’s origins and spirituality, profiles its varied membership and internal structures, and examines long-standing controversies over secrecy, discipline, recruitment and influence in the Church and wider society; drawing on interviews, documents and statistics, the book aims to separate sensational myths from documented realities, portraying an organization that inspires intense personal commitment and conservative influence while often being less monolithic and sinister than popular portrayals suggest.

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