Dave Troy Presents Opus Dei with Gareth Gore
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Oct 14, 2024 Gareth Gore, a financial journalist and author, dives into the enigmatic world of Opus Dei, a secretive Catholic sect. He reveals how a bank collapse led him to uncover its finances and influence. Gore discusses Opus Dei's origins, controversial recruitment tactics, and its powerful connections in Washington, D.C. He sheds light on allegations of human trafficking and explores the group's complex ties with the Vatican and conservative power brokers. His insights provide a chilling look at a faction that wields significant political and financial power.
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Recruiting Young Women For Servitude
- Escrivá created 'numerary assistants'—young women recruited from poor areas—to provide domestic labor in residences.
- Many were coerced, told they'd be damned if they left, and effectively became unpaid servants for the movement.
A Parallel Clergy Within The Church
- Opus Dei obtained Vatican approval to train priests via the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross, creating a parallel clergy structure.
- That gave Opus Dei control over confession and spiritual guidance, keeping members inside its orbit.
The Washington Hub That Mattered
- Opus Dei set up a presence in Washington and took over the Catholic Information Center, which became a hub for conservative Catholics.
- Father C. John McCloskey used the CIC to convert and cultivate influential political figures in D.C.
