{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68558a30c1af62f02762e3de/6a4e29a1fe878dc8e218ca4f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A Catholic Conspiracy?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68558a30c1af62f02762e3de/1784106246530-b87da31e-7d0a-4834-bc30-5e11a05fd1d8.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Opus Dei, the highly secretive Catholic sect started by the Spanish priest Josemaría Escrivá in the 1920s has its tentacles spread all over the world. They claim it is a deeply religious order that helps ordinary people “love God and serve others through work well done, carried out with honesty and integrity”. Claims against the group accuse it of child grooming, human trafficking, and psychological and emotional control – claims Opus Dei categorically denies. The Crime Desk went undercover into the heart of its north London headquarters and across continental Europe to speak to former members and find out the truth.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>On The Case is part of The Crime Desk. Subscribe today for ad-free listening, early access to new shows, exclusive bonus episodes and complete access to our true-crime podcast collection. Visit&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://plus.thecrimedesk.com/on-the-case\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>thecrimedesk.com</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;for more information.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Please do get in touch, email:&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"mailto:onthecase@thecrimedesk.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>onthecase@thecrimedesk.com</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;you can leave a comment on Spotify or even send us a voice note on Whatsapp – on 07796 657512, start your message with the word ‘Case’</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Presenters: Alex Matthews &amp;&nbsp;Jordana Seal</strong></p><p><strong>Producer: Philip Wilding</strong></p><p><strong>Editor: Chelsey Moore</strong></p><p><strong>Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini</strong></p><p><strong>Executive Producer: Jamie East</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular</strong></p>","author_name":"The Crime Desk"}