Opus Dei is a controversial Catholic group based in 1928 by Josemara Escriv. The group’s acknowledged mission is to advertise holiness and evangelization amongst odd individuals. Opus Dei has been accused of being a cult, and its members have been accused of partaking in brainwashing and different types of abuse.
Considered one of Opus Dei’s most formidable tasks is Mission 2025, a plan to extend the group’s membership to 250,000 by 2025. The challenge was launched in 2015, and it has been met with blended reactions. Some Opus Dei members have welcomed the challenge, whereas others have expressed issues in regards to the group’s fast development.
