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Opus

The Cult of Dark Money, Human Trafficking, and Right-Wing Conspiracy inside the Catholic Church

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Opus

By: Gareth Gore
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A thrilling exposé recounting how members of Opus Dei—a secretive, ultra-conservative Catholic sect—pushed its radical agenda within the Church and around the globe, using billions of dollars siphoned from one of the world’s largest banks.

For over half a century, Banco Popular was one of the most profitable banks in the world—until one day, in 2017, when the Spanish bank suddenly collapsed overnight. When investigative journalist Gareth Gore was dispatched to report on the story, he expected to find yet another case of unbridled capitalist ambition gone wrong. Instead, he uncovered decades of deception that hid one of the most brazen cases of corporate pillaging in history, perpetrated by a group of men sworn to celibacy and self-flagellation who had secretly controlled Popular and abused their positions there to help spread Opus Dei to every corner of the world.

Drawing on unparalleled access to bank records, insider accounts, and exclusive interviews with whistle-blowers from within Opus Dei, Gore reveals how money from the bank was used to lure unsuspecting recruits—some of them only children—into a life of servitude. He also tracks the ascent of Opus Dei within the United States, exposing its role in bankrolling many right-wing causes, including the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade.

In an era of disinformation and deep fakes, here is a real-life conspiracy which hid in plain sight for more than sixty years. Gore tells a shocking story of money and power that spans decades and continents. Documenting Opus Dei’s secret history for the first time, this thrilling work of investigative storytelling raises important questions about the dark forces that shape our society. Religious Studies Catholicism Christianity Scary Con Artists, Hoaxes & Deceptions Exciting True Crime Biographies & Memoirs
Thorough Research • Compelling Storytelling • Engaging Narration • Eye-opening Revelations • Detailed Investigation

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It was very thorough and thoughtful account of Opus Dei, its secret modus operandi and its impact on our world.

Excellent expose

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Very long and somewhat predictable having listened to a speaker about Opus Dei. Folks ask why organized religion gets a bad review.

Corruption abounds

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Very insightful expose of the surreptitious workings of a group that might be doing something wrong given the measures they go to. I'll let you decide. I know you won't be disappointed!

Eye Opening

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This is a really important subject, and it was just a beat down of a read thanks to the author narrating their work.

Poor Narration

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This well-researched book, by Gareth Gore, goes into stunning detail about the origins of Opus Dei and the inner workings of this religious sect.

In truth, Opus Dei appears more like a Hare Krishna or Falun Gong style cult than a religion, requiring its members to sign over their assets and earnings to the group. It would be laughable were it not so serious, embedded as it is in a network “conservative” Christian movements trying to destroy Wedtern style liberal representative democracy.

The author relies upon numerous court cases around the World among other sources to detail the many cases of systematized enslavement of poor women, to sweeping numerous cases of sexual abuse under the rug, among other instances of hypocrisy and AntiChrist-style actions by the sect. The author also does a good job of detailing the vast networks of supposedly “independent” foundations used by the sect to shield itself from accountability and responsibility.

Opus Dei - hypocrisy at its worst

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