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Feast Day: March 24
On March 24, 1980, while celebrating Mass, a sniper shot Romero. His death shocked the world and sparked international outrage. The death squad that carried out Romero’s assassination was believed to be linked to El Salvador’s government. Romero’s martyrdom transformed him into a symbol of resistance against oppression and injustice. In 2018, Pope Francis canonized Óscar. St. Óscar Romero’s legacy inspires people worldwide to advocate for social change and stand up against oppression.
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