They were killed by death squads in El Salvador four decades ago. Now, these martyrs are closer to sainthood.

(RNS) — As the four martyrs are one step closer to sainthood, Salvadorans in the United States hope the designation could inspire the Catholic Church to center the poor and marginalized.

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