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Some of the priests working in the diocese of Archbishop Romero were involved in the Liberation Theology movement and were close friends of his. While Romero did not openly support the movement he sympathized with it, especially when some of his close friends were murdered by right wing death squads. Pope John Paul considered him to be part of the Liberation movement, if not directly, indirectly for not publicly rebuking its members.
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What religious teachings influenced Oscar Romero to do what he did?
Liberation Theology, and Catholicism.
What country did Oscar romero live in?
Oscar Romero was from El Salvador.Archbishop Oscar Romero lived in saint Tropez.
What was Oscar Romero's religion?
He was Catholic.
When did Oscar Romero become an archbishop?
Oscar Romero became the Archbishop of San Salvador in 1977.
Why was Monsignor Romero treated so badly by the Church and the Pope when he was a truly representative of the ideals of Salvadorean people?
Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador was accused unjustly by many Church authorities of being too sympathetic with the 'liberation theology' movement that was taking a strong hold on his country due to unjust economic, political, or social conditions. The Vatican criticized certain strains of liberation theology for focusing on institutionalized or systemic sin, apparently to the exclusion of individual offenders and offenses; and for identifying Catholic Church hierarchy in South America as members of the same privileged class that had long been oppressing indigenous populations. Romero was caught between a 'rock and a hard place.' He sympathized with his people and their hardships but some of the clergy under his rule were taking extreme measures, even taking up arms themselves. How could Romero rein in his clergy without appearing unsympathetic to the needs of his people? If he appeared to be totally against the liberation movement he lost support of the people and his clergy who would then associate him with the corrupt, oppressive ruling class. If he sided with his clergy, he would be considered a rebel by both the government as well as the Vatican who considered the movement to be too Marxist in tone. Romero tried to take a 'middle of the road' approach and he made enemies on both sides.
How old was Oscar Romero when he died?
Oscar Romero was 62 years old when he was assassinated on March 24, 1980.
Did Oscar Romero marry?
Oscar Romero was a priest and bishop and was never married.
Did Oscar romero have siblings?
Yes, Oscar Romero had five siblings. He was the second of seven children in his family.
On what date was Oscar Romero shot?
Oscar Romero was shot while saying Mass on March 24, 1980.
When was Archbishop Oscar Romero High School created?
Archbishop Oscar Romero High School was created in 2004.
What country does Oscar Romero live in?
Oscar Romero was born in Ciudad Barrios, a small town in El Salvador .
What is the feast date of Archbishop Oscar Romero?
Oscar Romero has not yet been beatified so does not have a feast day.
