San Óscar Arnulfo Romero
San Óscar Arnulfo Romero was a Salvadoran Roman Catholic priest and archbishop who became a prominent advocate for human rights and social justice in El Salvador during the late 20th century. His outspoken criticism of the government's repression and violence against the poor made him a target for assassination. On March 24, 1980, while celebrating mass, he was shot and killed by a sniper, an act that sparked international outrage and highlighted the brutal conditions in El Salvador during its civil war. Romero was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church in 2018, and he is remembered as a symbol of the struggle for justice and peace in Latin America.
Born on Aug 15, 1917 (108 years old)
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San Óscar Arnulfo Romero was assassinated while officiating mass.
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