Oscar Romero
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Oscar Romero was a prominent Salvadoran Roman Catholic priest and archbishop known for his outspoken advocacy for human rights and social justice during a time of political turmoil in El Salvador. Born in 1917, he initially held conservative views but underwent a transformation after witnessing the suffering of the poor and oppressed in his country. His pastoral work and sermons increasingly focused on the injustices faced by the marginalized, making him a voice for the voiceless.
Nationaliteit
Salvadoraans
Geboortedatum
August 15, 1917
Geboorteplaats
Ciudad Barrios, San Miguel, El Salvador
Sterfdatum
March 24, 1980
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