Opus Dei
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Opus Dei was founded in Spain in 1928 by Catholic priest Josemaría Escrivá. Its stated mission is to help its lay and clerical members to seek Christian perfection in their everyday occupations and within their societies. Opus Dei has long attracted significant controversy regarding its political activities and its alleged cult-like practices.
Fernando Ocariz, present prelate of Opus Dei
Central building of the University of Navarra
Pope John Paul II: Opus Dei was founded "led by divine inspiration".
Pope Francis: "St. Josemaria is a precursor of Vatican II in proposing the universal call to holiness"
Francoist Spain
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Francoist Spain, also known as the Francoist dictatorship, was the period of Spanish history between 1936 and 1975, when Francisco Franco ruled Spain after the Spanish Civil War with the title Caudillo. After his death in 1975, Spain transitioned into a democracy. During this time period, Spain was officially known as the Spanish State.
Francisco Franco and Adolf Hitler in Meeting at Hendaye, 1940
Franco and U.S. President Gerald Ford riding in a ceremonial parade in Madrid, 1975
Armed forces in San Sebastián, 1942
Francoist demonstration in Salamanca in 1937