Statement by President Higgins on the canonisation of Archbishop Óscar Romero
Date: Sun 14th Oct, 2018 | 12:50
“As President of Ireland I have conveyed, on behalf of the people of Ireland, warmest greetings to the President and people of El Salvador on the occasion of the canonisation of Archbishop Óscar Romero - their great defender of Human Rights, advocate for peace and opponent of the oppression of the poor.
On his death the people of El Salvador described him as: 'El obispo que anda con los pobres' (The bishop who walks with the poor).
It is a day of celebration for all defenders of Human Rights.”