Pope León XIV has recently engaged in discussions with Opus Dei's top leaders, including Prelate Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz and Auxiliary Vicar Monsignor Mariano Fazio, focusing on the organization's move towards greater openness and transparency. This meeting comes as Opus Dei is under scrutiny due to allegations and complaints in Argentina, raising public interest in how the organization will evolve under this renewed leadership.

Currently, Opus Dei is in the process of adapting its statutes to realign with Pope Francisco's intentions expressed in 2022, when he decided to change the canonical status of the organization. Originally established as a prelature by Pope John Paul II in 1982, which required it to report its activities to the Bishops' congregation, Opus Dei will now operate under the same structure as other communities within the Catholic Church, shifting its oversight to the Clergy Dicastery.

This transition signifies a critical shift for Opus Dei, aligning it more closely with mainstream Catholic practices and indicating a potential change in how the organization addresses internal issues and external perceptions. As the Church grapples with the ongoing scrutiny of clerical organizations, the outcomes of these discussions may have lasting implications for Opus Dei’s future role within the Catholic Church in Argentina and beyond.