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Saints risk all for love of Jesus, pope says at canonization Mass

Carrying Pope Paul VI’s pastoral staff and wearing the blood-stained belt of Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador, Pope Francis formally recognized them, and five others, as saints of the Catholic Church.

St. Oscar Romero's canonization a dream come true for Catholics

For many pilgrims from El Salvador and for many Catholics who focus on the tie between faith and justice, waiting for the canonization of St. Oscar Romero was an exercise in patience.

Holy Name Cathedral Mass welcomes Salvadoran community, gives thanks for St. Romero

The Salvadoran community joined other Latino Catholics in celebrating the canonization of St. Oscar Romero, the archbishop of San Salvador who was assassinated while celebrating Mass in 1980, at an Oct. 14 Mass of thanksgiving at Holy Name Cathedral.

Pope Francis continues to upend the Vatican’s old system

The office of papal almoner is an ancient role, with its holder having the responsibility of performing works of charity on behalf of the pontiff. When Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Konrad Krajewski to the role five years ago, he offered him these words of advice: “You can sell your desk,” he told him. “You don’t need it. You need to get out of the Vatican.”

Paul VI, Oscar Romero will be canonized Oct. 14

Pope Francis will declare Blesseds Oscar Romero, Paul VI and four others saints Oct. 14 at the Vatican during the meeting of the world Synod of Bishops, an institution Blessed Paul revived.

Blessed Oscar Romero likely to be canonized in October

During an April 11 homily in Washington, Salvadoran Archbishop Jose Luis Escobar Alas said the canonization of Blessed Oscar Romero will "probably" be in Rome and "probably" take place at end of October after a meeting of bishops.

Salvadorans to walk 90-plus miles to mark centennial of Romero's birth

Salvadorans plan to walk more than 90 miles in three days to mark the centennial of Blessed Oscar Romero's birth.

Oscar Romero’s legacy lives on in Chicago - Archdiocese to celebrate his beatification with May 23 Mass

When Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero is beatified May 23, he will be one step closer to sainth...

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