William West has written a detailed analysis of Opus Dei. In 1982, Pope John Paul II erected it as the first personal prelature of the Catholic Church. Though encouraged by all the Popes since its founding in 1928 by Mons. Escriva, its critics attack the claim that its aims are exclusively spiritual. They see it as some 'fifth column' of the Catholic Church. West confronts this proposition, especially the claim of 'secrecy'. He travelled through the five continents to find out if the reality matched the, ideals. Australia, Mexico, Japan, Kenya, the Philippines, U.K., Italy, Spain, U.S.A. and Ireland were part of his agenda. This is his story.