12. Oscar Romero
Oscar Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador, became an outspoken critic of social injustice and violence during El Salvador’s civil conflict. His assassination in 1980, while celebrating Mass, shocked the world and highlighted the dangers faced by those who stand up for the oppressed. Romero’s canonization affirmed his enduring legacy as a beacon of faith, courage, and advocacy for human rights in the face of violence (via Vatican News).
