Opus Dei: Spain under influence of ultra-conservative Catholic movement
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Opus Dei, an ultra-conservative Catholic organization, has extensive influence across Spanish society despite allegations against it.
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Opus Dei, an ultra-conservative Catholic organization founded a century ago in Spain, has established deep institutional influence across Spanish society, operating in schools, hospitals, and other sectors despite facing serious allegations against the movement. With approximately 90,000 members worldwide, the organization has become particularly entrenched in its home country, where it wields significant power across multiple spheres of public life. The group's extensive reach and influence in Spain raises questions about the role of a religiously affiliated organization with a controversial track record in shaping major institutions and policy. Opus Dei's presence in education and healthcare sectors is particularly significant given the foundational role these institutions play in society. The movement's ability to maintain institutional influence despite documented allegations underscores the challenge Spanish civil society faces in scrutinizing powerful religious organizations.
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