by Thomas Reese, S.J., NCR The decision of Pope Francis to designate Archbishop Oscar Romero a martyr comes after decades of controversy and debate within the church. The archbishop was … Continue reading REFLECTION: Oscar Romero, martyr to the faith
NEWS: Pope Francis recognizes Romero as martyr; beatification expected
By Joshua McElwee, NCR VATICAN CITY--Pope Francis formally declared Tuesday that Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero was assassinated as a martyr for the Catholic faith, and the beatification of the prelate … Continue reading NEWS: Pope Francis recognizes Romero as martyr; beatification expected