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Radical Faith: The Assassination of Sister Maura

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Sister Maura Clarke was a Roman Catholic nun who was assassinated in El Salvador in 1980. She was a vocal critic of the Salvadoran government and its human rights abuses. Her death sent shockwaves through the world and inspired many to take up the cause of justice and peace in El Salvador.

A Radical Faith: The Assassination of Sister Maura

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Early life and vocation

Maura Clarke was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1931. She joined the Maryknoll Sisters, a missionary order, in 1950. In 1957, she was sent to El Salvador, where she worked with the poor and marginalized.

Clarke was a strong advocate for human rights. She spoke out against the government's use of violence and torture. She also worked to provide food, shelter, and medical care to those who were suffering.

Assassination

On December 2, 1980, Clarke was assassinated by a death squad. She was shot in the head while she was driving home from a meeting. Her death was a major blow to the human rights movement in El Salvador.

The Salvadoran government initially denied involvement in Clarke's death, but evidence later emerged that the government had ordered her assassination. The government's motive was to silence Clarke and to intimidate other human rights activists.

Legacy

Clarke's death had a profound impact on the Salvadoran people. It helped to galvanize the opposition to the government and to bring about a negotiated settlement to the civil war.

Clarke is remembered as a martyr for justice and peace. Her legacy continues to inspire people around the world to work for a better world.

Sister Maura Clarke was a courageous and compassionate woman who dedicated her life to helping others. Her death was a tragedy, but her legacy lives on. She is an inspiration to all who believe in justice and peace.

Sister Maura Clarke A Radical Faith: The Assassination Of Sister Maura