32 Years Ago Today: Archbishop Óscar Romero Was Assassinated in El Salvador While Saying Mass

[EFerrari]

On March 24, 1980, Óscar Romero, the Archbishop of El Salvador, was assassinated while saying Mass and consecrating the Eucharist.



Romero symbolized part of Latin America's "liberation theology" movement, and his death still resonates to this day.



Whenever we think of Romero, we always think of the gorgeous tribute Rubén Blades makes in his classic song, "El Padre Antonio y su monaguillo Andrés" -- Latino Rebels

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1. du rec. nt

[Judi Lynn]

2. Of course there will be a heart-felt memorial with so many people coming, as always.

He couldn't have been more loved.

The fact a SOA-trained sniper shot him doesn't make this event wear easily in the heart of human beings, either. What agony it is to know he knew this was coming and met it without trying to hide. He was far greater a man than the monsters who sought to terrorize and destroy him.

His name will endure, his cause will triumph long after these monsters have been forgotten.

How nice it is to have heard Rubén Blades singing. 1st time ever.