April 20th, 1994: don Javier Echevarria is elected Prelate of Opus Dei

Election of the father (don Javier) and confirmation of the election by the Pope. The father had presented the Pope - according the the General Council - different dates for carrying out the Elective Council. The Pope chose the 20th as during those days he would be in Rome and wanted to be following it up. That same afternoon the confirmation of election was sent to the Pope. That same day the Holy See called to give the positive response. The Pope asked to speak to the father, and said: “Buona Sera, Signore Prelato”... (“Good afternoon, Mr. Prelate”).