Both men were close to each other in life, and both are much revered by Pope Francis.

A publication of the Archdiocese of San Salvador argues that the canonization of Oscar Romero should be held in El Salvador.

A human rights attorney in the United States believes that the upcoming canonization of Blessed Oscar Romero in October has been a factor in a decision to revisit the 1989 Jesuit massacre at the University of Central America.

The end of Temporary Protected Status and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals programs means more than 215,000 Salvadorans are now facing a return to a country in turmoil.

El Salvador's bishops asked the pope that the canonization be held in their country so that the poor could attend.

Her husband was skeptical but prayed to Blessed Oscar Romero to save his wife.