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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Óscar_RomeroÓscar Romero - Wikipedia

    Óscar Romero. Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (15 August 1917 – 24 March 1980) was a prelate of the Catholic Church in El Salvador. He served as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of San Salvador, the Titular Bishop of Tambeae, as Bishop of Santiago de María, and finally as the fourth Archbishop of San Salvador.

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  3. www.britannica.com › biography › Oscar-Arnulfo-RomeroSaint Oscar Romero | Biography & Death | Britannica

    May 7, 2024 · St. Óscar Romero (born August 15, 1917, Ciudad Barrios, El Salvador—died March 24, 1980, San Salvador; beatified May 23, 2015; canonized October 14, 2018; feast day March 24) was a Salvadoran Roman Catholic archbishop who was a vocal critic of the violent activities of government armed forces, right-wing groups, and leftist guerrillas involved in El Salvador’s civil conflict.

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  4. www.vaticannews.va › en › churchRemembering St Oscar Romero: 40 years after his assassination

    Mar 24, 2020 · Learn about the life and legacy of Archbishop Oscar Romero, who was assassinated in 1980 while celebrating Mass in El Salvador. Pope Francis canonized him in 2018, calling him a voice of the voiceless and a defender of human rights.

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  6. www.vaticannews.va › st--oscar-romero--martyrSt. Oscar Romero, Martyr - Information on the Saint of the ...

    Mar 24, 2024 · A gunman entered the church and fired. Oscar Romero became that grain of wheat, offering his blood for the “redemption and resurrection” of his people. In 2018, wearing the bloodstained belt that Romero had on at his last Mass, Pope Francis declared this martyred bishop a saint. Your contribution for a great mission:

  7. www.vox.com › 2018/10/15 › 17977944Oscar Romero, the newest Catholic saint, explained - Vox

    Oct 15, 2018 · Learn about the life, legacy, and canonization of Oscar Romero, the Salvadoran archbishop who was assassinated for denouncing the military dictatorship in 1980. Find out how his liberation theology and his connection to Pope Francis make him a symbol of hope for the poor and oppressed.

  8. cafod.org.uk › about-oscar-romeroWho was Saint Oscar Romero? - CAFOD

    May 23, 2015 · Learn about the life and legacy of Oscar Romero, the Archbishop of San Salvador who was assassinated in 1980 for speaking out against injustice and violence. Find prayers, reflections and resources inspired by his example and vision of a world of peace and justice.

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  10. www.bbc.co.uk › news › world-latin-america-45853434Murdered Salvadoran Archbishop Óscar Romero canonised - BBC

    Oct 14, 2018 · The next day, on 24 March 1980, Archbishop Romero was shot dead as he celebrated Mass in a hospital chapel. Salvadorean priest 'a martyr' - Pope. Murdered archbishop to be made a saint. His death ...