Two books make clear, St. Oscar Romero was killed because of his advocacy of Catholic social justice teachings and for taking the government to harsh task for violating these.
Latin American saint championed social justice in troubled times
Pope recognizes martyrdom of U.S. Christian Brother
Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of De La Salle Christian Brother James Miller, who was born in Wisconsin and was shot to death in Guatemala in 1982.
Freeport woman left everything to ‘be mission’
“She inspires me to accept the crosses that we have and to try and inspire others to do the same” said Chuck Koetter, a nephew of Sister Adelaide.
Papal envoy calls Blessed Romero ‘martyr of hope’
Blessed Oscar Romero, the murdered archbishop of San Salvador, is a martyr of hope, said Chilean Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati, Pope Francis’ envoy to the celebration of […]
Remains of priest exhumed, verified as part of beatification process
The remains of Father Stanley F. Rother were exhumed from Holy Trinity Cemetery in Okarche as required by the Catholic Church for the beatification process. He was recognized by Pope Francis as a martyr last December.
Pope, Coptic patriarch honor martyrs, urge unity for peace
Placing flowers, lighting a candle and praying at the site where dozens of Coptic Orthodox Christians were killed by an Islamic State militant last year, Pope Francis and Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II paid homage to those who were killed for their faith.
Pope recognizes martyrdom of Oklahoma priest killed in Guatemala
Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of Father Stanley Rother of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, making him the first martyr born in the United States.