About this episode

The episode introduces a new season of Untold focusing on the influence of Opus Dei in America.

Introducing Opus Dei , a new season of Untold from the Financial Times. Host Antonia Cundy uncovers the cultural and political influence of a controversial Catholic organisation in America. Opus Dei exists to help people get closer to God, but some members say they found other agendas – and unexpected harm – entangled in that spiritual mission. The first episode of Untold: Opus Dei launches March 25.  Listen on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Pocket Casts or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Antonia Cundy

Topics covered

• Opus Dei
• Catholic organisation
• cultural influence
• political influence
• spiritual mission

Keywords

• Opus Dei
• Financial Times
• Antonia Cundy
• Catholic
• cultural influence
• political influence
• spiritual mission

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Opus Dei, Financial Times

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