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Archbishop Oscar Romero held the see of San Salvador in El Salvador. He was assassinated on March 24th, 1980 while saying Mass when an assassin's bullet penetrated his heart. A right-wing militant group headed by former Major Roberto D'Aubuisson was implicated in the murder, having chosen the Archbishop as a target due to his denouncing of the civil war raging in the country. The Archbishop was also known for his popular work among the poor and the Civil Rights Movement. His funeral was one of the biggest, if not the biggest, in the history of Central America. He is currently up for canonization.
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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.
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.
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.
When was Archbishop Oscar Romero High School created?
Archbishop Oscar Romero High School was created in 2004.
Did Bishop Oscar Romero die instantly after he was shot?
Yes, he died almost instantly after being shot.
When is Oscar Romero's feast day?
Oscar Romero has not yet been canonized or beatified so has no official feast day.
