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Escrivá de Balaguer was born in [[Barbastro]], [[Spain]] in 1902 and ordained to the priesthood in 1925. On October 2, 1928, Escrivá founded [[Opus Dei]] as a new lay movement through which Catholics might learn to sanctify themselves without abandoning secular life.  

Escrivá de Balaguer was born in [[Barbastro]], [[Spain]] in 1902 and ordained to the priesthood in 1925. On October 2, 1928, Escrivá founded [[Opus Dei]] as a new lay movement through which Catholics might learn to sanctify themselves without abandoning secular life.  

[[Roman Catholic]] Cardinals spoke highly of his influence in the Catholic world. The majority of the approximately 90,000 members of Opus Dei are lay people. They lead traditional family lives and have secular careers. [[Opus Dei]] has members in more than 80 different countries.  

[[Roman Catholic]] [[cardinal]]s spoke highly of his influence in the Catholic world. The majority of the approximately 90,000 members of Opus Dei are lay people. They lead traditional family lives and have secular careers. [[Opus Dei]] has members in more than 80 different countries.  

Since 1944 Escrivá suffered from an acute form of diabetes. He died in [[Rome]] on June 26, 1975.

Since 1944 Escrivá suffered from an acute form of diabetes. He died in [[Rome]] on June 26, 1975.