Pope should make these four women saints
Romero was assassinated in 1980 by a right-wing death squad after preaching against the government’s oppression and human rights violationswhat Catholics call “the preferential option for the poor.” To me,…
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Here’s Why Oscar Romero Became A Martyr And Why His Work Still Isn’t Done
Pope Francis decreed on Tuesday that Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero died as a martyr, opening a path toward his beatification, which is the last step before sainthood. For many people…
Pope Francis Honors Óscar Romero, Salvadoran Archbishop, as Martyr
ROME — Pope Francis has formally ratified the martyrdom of the Salvadoran archbishop Óscar Romero, who was shot to death at the altar as he was saying Mass in 1980…
Oscar Romero Approved as Martyr By Pope Francis Setting Stage For Beatification
VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Francis decreed Tuesday that slain Salvadoran archbishop Oscar Romero was killed out of hatred for the faith, approving a martyrdom declaration that sets the stage…
Pope Approves Martyrdom for Oscar Romero, Slain Salvadoran Archbishop
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis decreed Tuesday that slain Salvadoran archbishop Oscar Romero was killed out of hatred for the faith, approving a martyrdom declaration that sets the stage for…