Exceptional is the fact that he has Knighthoods from two Popes: His Holiness the late PopeJohnPaulII honoured him as Knight of the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St Sylvester (KSS), and His HolinessPope Benedict XVI has further elevated him to Knight Commander of the said order (KCSS), in recognition of his pursuit of peace and culture amongst nations.
In that sense, admirers of Escriva, who included PopeJohnPaulII, believe the Spanish saint anticipated the "universal call to holiness" that would be announced by the Second Vatican Council.