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Archbishop Oscar Romero (1917 - 1980) at home in San Salvador, 20th November 1979. Known locally as Monsenor Romero, Archbishop Romero was assassinated by a gunman whilst celebrating mass on 24th March 1980. His death provoked an international outcry for human rights reform in El Salvador. (Photo by Alex Bowie/Getty Images)

Archbishop Oscar Romero (1917 - 1980) at home in San Salvador, 20th November 1979. Known locally as Monsenor Romero, Archbishop Romero was assassinated by a gunman whilst celebrating mass on 24th March 1980. His death provoked an international outcry for human rights reform in El Salvador. (Photo by Alex Bowie/Getty Images)