AMERICAN CULTURE

Oscar Arnulfo
Romero
 Who was
Oscar?
Archbishop Óscar Arnulfo Romero was a prominent figure in the history
of El Salvador and in the fight for human rights in Latin America.
Although he was not American, his influence expanded internationally,
including the United States. Here is more information about his life and
legacy:
Why did Romero denounce
state repression and human
rights violations in El
Salvador?
Romero was a priest and archbishop of the Catholic
Church in El Salvador. He was born on August 15,
1917 in Ciudad Barrios, El Salvador.
He became the archbishop of San Salvador in 1977.
In his role as leader of the Catholic Church in El
Salvador, he became a defender of human rights
and a fierce critic of violence and government
repression in his country.
 How did Óscar Romero die
and what was the impact of
his murder?
Tragically, Óscar Romero was murdered on
March 24, 1980 while celebrating mass in
the chapel of the Hospital de la Divina
Providencia in San Salvador. His murder
was carried out by a sniper, and it is
suspected that it was related to far-right
groups.
 Why was Romero's
canonization as a saint in
2018 significant?
His death generated international condemnation and
had a significant impact on the fight for human rights in
Latin America and around the world. His legacy as a
martyr for justice and peace remains relevant today.
Óscar Romero's influence has spread to the United States
and other countries, where his life and fight for human
rights have inspired social and religious movements. His
canonization as a saint by the Catholic Church in 2018
also highlighted his importance in religious and spiritual
culture.