Opus

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

De: Gareth Gore

Narrado por: Gareth Gore

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.

©2024 Gareth Gore (P)2024 Simon & Schuster Audio

Excellent expose

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

Eye Opening

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!

How Opus Dei has infiltrated our government

This book is chilling. If citizens of the U.S. knew the influence Opus Dei has over the conservative movement and our government they will understand separation of church and state no longer exists in the Republic.

ASTONISHING!

It's just too horrific to be true, but it is. Understand that most Catholics do not know anything about this secret society deeply imbedded within the Catholic Church. It makes for a chilling ahd fascinating read. You just cant make this stuff up. However, it has deepened my understanding of why the right thinks the way they do, it's all linked to their false religious ideology. I just hope they repent before Jesus comes back because he is going to bring his justice for all to see. No nefarious groups and secret societies will be hidden in darkness, anymore.

Poor Narration

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

Opus Dei - hypocrisy at its worst

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.

Shocking

This book now, in addition to Jeff Sharlet's The Family, is ESSENTIAL reading for everyone!

How the current US oligarchy of the wealthy elite happened

Published before the 2024 presidential election, based on copious and thorough research, the tenets and means of implementing Project 2025 are effectively laid bare. This oligarchic transformation has been in preparation for decades, right under our noses, long planned, and all wrapped in a not-to-be-questioned veneer of religion and faith, Excellent, page-turner narrative non-fiction.

Fascinating and discomforting

It tells the story in a compelling way. Finished it in two days and started listening to it again

Enthralling listen

If you’re interested in conspiracy or the Catholic Church you’ll love this book. I heard Gore on Straight White American Jesus and picked it up immediately.