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Quote by Óscar Romero
Persecution has been occasioned by the defence of the poor.
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The statement says that defending poor people has sometimes led to persecution. It presents support for the poor as a cause that can bring punishment, hostility, or unfair treatment to the person offering that defence.
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- Romero Trust, Homily for the Feast of Pentecost (29 May 1977)
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- Official Statement
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