Media CenterArchbishop Oscar Romero a 'Beacon of Light' for Charity
Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador was a “beacon of light for everyone working the service of charity”. He served as Archbishop of the Archdiocese of San Salvador, El Salvador, from 1977 until he was martyred for his faith in 1980. During that time, political violence, disappearances and human rights violations were widespread.
Archbishop Romero heard the stories of the poor, and his voice against the violence grew louder and louder. People in villages across the nation tuned in to Archbishop Romero’s radio homilies, finding strength and comfort in his words. Each week he would denounce the violence and urge people to live out Christ’s Gospel message of peace and love. He used his position of prominence to become what many called the voice of the voiceless.
Archbishop Romero was shot and killed while celebrating Mass on March 24, 1980. Pope Francis formally declared him a martyr in February 2015. The Beatification of Archbishop Oscar Romero will happen Saturday, May 23rd at a Mass in El Salvador.
Read a personal reflection on the legacy of Archbishop Romero by Rick Jones, CRS’ deputy regional director for Global Solidarity and Justice in Latin America and the Caribbean. He is based in San Salvador, El Salvador.
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