CLEAN : El Salvadors Romero slain bishop beatified

Archbishop Oscar Romero was assassinated by right-wing elements who viewed him as too leftist. Despite his death sparking a civil war, his legacy as a champion of the poor endures. His beatification was delayed due to conservative opposition but progressed under Pope Francis. Justice remains elusive, with no convictions despite a UN report identifying culprits. Romero's story highlights political and religious tensions in El Salvador.

Who was suspected of ordering Archbishop Oscar Romero's assassination?

• A religious leader

• A foreign government

• A left-wing activist

• Major Robert Adobe

What role did Archbishop Oscar Romero play in the 1970s?

• He was a business tycoon

• He was a government official

• He was a champion for the poor

• He was a military leader

What event was triggered by the assassination of Archbishop Romero?

• A peace treaty

• A new civil war

• An economic boom

• A religious revival

Why was Romero's beatification process stalled for decades?

• Due to his conservative views

• Because of his left-leaning stance

• Due to lack of evidence

• Because of his foreign ties

Under which Pope did Romero's beatification process gain momentum?

• Pope Benedict XVI

• Pope John Paul II

• Pope Francis

• Pope Pius XII