Social Movements & Civil Rights

Óscar Romero's Plea to Salvadoran Soldiers

Archbishop Óscar Romero delivered a powerful speech urging the members of the Salvadoran armed forces to cease the violence against their fellow countrymen. In his sermon at the Church of Divine Providence in San Salvador, Romero addressed military personnel directly, appealing to their conscience and emphasizing the moral obligation to protect the innocent. He highlighted the abuses and killings occurring amidst the growing conflict in El Salvador. This compelling address would resonate deeply in a nation torn by social injustice and violence.

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