Behind the Money

Introducing Untold: Opus Dei

Mar 13, 2026
A deep dive into a controversial Catholic organisation's cultural and political reach. Short scenes explore its elite ambitions and presence at Ivy League campuses and Washington power centers. The show contrasts official non‑political claims with evidence of behind‑the‑scenes influence.
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INSIGHT

Opus Dei Seeks Elite Proximity

  • Opus Dei projects strict orthodoxy and seeks proximity to societal elites as part of its mission.
  • Antonia Cundy reports the group aims to be near the best in blood, intelligence and wealth and has influence from small chapels to Washington power corridors.
ANECDOTE

Claim Of Being Closest Tabernacle To The White House

  • Antonia Cundy recounts Opus Dei's tangible closeness to political power, saying they were the closest tabernacle to the White House.
  • She frames the story across settings from small town chapels to Ivy League universities and Washington corridors of power.
INSIGHT

Official Denial Versus Unofficial Influence

  • Official Opus Dei statements deny political involvement or conveying political views.
  • Antonia Cundy contrasts the official line with an 'unofficially' very different reality, implying covert political influence.
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