Opus Dei: A prelature in the Roman Catholic Church

The study is on Opus Dei, a personal prelature within the Catholic Church. This status of Opus Dei as the personal prelature of the papacy is unique in the world. However, the elevation of its founder Josemaría Escrivá canonized shortly after his death of its founder Josemaría Escrivá, and the closed and secret structure of the sect within itself caused attention and criticism towards Opus Dei. In our study, firstly, brief and general information about the Catholic church was given; Afterwards, the life of Josemaría Escrivá, the historical development of the Prelature of Opus Dei and especially its current situation in the world are examined. Finally, the criticisms of Opus Dei, as an prelature with so many firsts, were addressed.