Oscar romero biography summary worksheet pdf

Oscar Romero, the Archbishop of San Salvador, in El Salvador, was shot to death by a sniper on the altar of the chapel of the Divine Providence hospital where he was celebrating evening Mass on March 24, 1980. This was done by agents of the state who were never brought to trial.

In his life Oscar Romero was not strictly speaking an author.

Oscar romero biography summary worksheet pdf

Rather his influence in his country was exerted through popular sermons and radio broadcasts, which were vital for relaying to the general population what was happening. He used his words to promote peace and reconciliation, but suffered at the hands of a repressive regime.

However, since his death biographers, scholars and editors have assembled the details of his life, his mission, and his martyrdom, and in a range of books have tried to assess the meaning of the influence he exerts.

There will doubtless be many more books in the wake of his beatification, which will prepare the way