With a march and several masses honored this March 24 Monsignor Romero. UN recognition of her figure even more internationalized
By Magdalena Flores
SAN SALVADOR - The commemoration of the 31 years since the assassination of Monsignor Oscar Arnulfo Romero on March 24 was not only nationally, but beyond the borders of native El Salvador, because this religious day several other countries and even the Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), Ban Kin-moom, did him homage.
Salvadoran territory, civil and religious organizations Thursday commemorated the 31 anniversary of the assassination of former Archbishop of San Salvador through various activities and marches in memory which is considered the most universal of all Salvadorans.
From the Divine Providence Hospital, and after a Mass in his chapel, hundreds of people carrying portraits of Romero, went on a march to the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador, where they took place dozens of religious and cultural activities.
Kin-moom Ban also paid tribute. "Today, the first International Day for the Right to Truth in relation to serious violations of Human Rights and Dignity of Victims pay tribute to the work of Bishop Romero and all human rights defenders in the world, "Ban said in his message.
Last December, the Salvadoran authorities ONUcelebrar proposed to the International Day for the Right to Truth, in commemoration of the assassination of Archbishop Romero on March 24, 1980. That's why this day is celebrated for the first time in history worldwide.
"The fact that United Nations has declared March 24 as the Day of Truth, it means that Monsignor Romero exists universally as the pastor of the truth, and that his prophetic message beyond the borders El Salvador and is able to influence in the universal thought " Mauricio Funes said the president.
Romero was assassinated in the Hospitality of Divine Providence while officiating a homily. His crime remain unpunished even though the current government, through President Mauricio Funes, pledged last year to give "unconditional support for their struggle for the establishment of the truth."
"The victims of gross violations of human rights and their relatives are entitled to know the truth about the circumstances in which such violations were committed, the reasons why they occurred and the identity of the perpetrators," said Kin Ban -moom.
The "paradox" of it all is internationally has called for the Law Day to honor Monsignor Romero Truths, when his case the "state has not prosecuted or punished the perpetrators of this serious crime," said recently the Center for Justice and International Law (CEJIL).
According to the report of the Truth Commission, the mastermind of the murder of Monsignor Romero was the late Major Roberto D'Aubuisson, who also founded the right-wing Alianza Republicana Nacionalista (ARENA).
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Romero honors the anniversary of his assassination, the chairmen of various committees of the Conference U.S. Catholic bishops expressed the relevance of the testimony of the Archbishop even today.
"Archbishop Romero defended the rights of the poor and marginalized of his time," said Monsignor Joseph H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles and chairman of the Bishops' Committee on Migration.
also said that "motivated by his example, we urge the President (Barack Obama) and Congress to reach out to those on the margins of our society by performing a comprehensive immigration reform."
During the visit of Barack Obama acknowledged that El Salvador does not depend only on him, but said to advocate a more comprehensive reform.
Meanwhile, Bishop Howard Hubbard of Albany, New York, chairman of the Committee on International Justice and Peace of the U.S. Episcopal Conference, he referred to Obama's view of the crypt of Romero.
"The visit by President Obama to the tomb of Archbishop Romero reminds us of the powerful legacy of the archbishop. He went with courage to the political authorities so that they stand for justice and peace, and we must do so today, "said Hubbard.
also recently Democratic Sen. John Kerry said Obama's visit to the crypt of Rosemary "is more than a tribute a Salvadoran national hero who gave his life for the democracy and human rights during a period of repression and war. "
"is a tribute to the historic national reconciliation in El Salvador and the consolidation of democracy," he said.
Congressman James McGovern also said a few days ago Obama's visit to the crypt of Romero is a "tribute to a man who was really dedicated to truth, justice and peace and who walked with the poor of his country ".
"It's important not to forget all those who died, disappeared and suffered during the civil war. It is also important that the United States recomprometa the help and support of the Salvadoran efforts that advance human rights, end impunity and take care of hunger and poverty, as Monsignor Romero demanded that we did, "he said.
Although some analysts, such as Dagoberto Gutierrez, consider Obama's visit to the tomb is ironic, because the United States trained the same murderers of Romero. "They trained all those shooters," Gutierrez said. As is known
Romero died of a heart shot by a sniper. During the armed conflict (1980-1992) many of the Salvadoran military, including the mastermind his death, D'Aubuisson, trained at the School of the Americas, created and funded by the U.S. military.
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