It is thirty years since Óscar Romero was assassinated while celebrating Mass. As Archbishop of San Salvador he spoke out against the brutal regime that oppressed the people of his country. Now, thirty years after his death on 24th March 1980, his message of justice, peace and defence of the poor still rings out loud and clear.

Lesley-Anne Knight, Caritas Internationalis’ Secretary General, remembers Óscar Romero

Blog: Monseñor Óscar Romero lives on

Prayer: “Take the long view”

Peacebuilding in the 21st century:  Caritas helps communities around the world in their struggle for peace with both practical and spiritual help. Click here for Caritas’ Peacebuilding Toolkit