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Pope Francis celebrated his 86th birthday with the Missionaries of Charity, honoring three people who care for “the poorest of the poor” with the Mother Teresa Award on Dec. 17, 2022.

Pope Francis honors people who care for ‘poorest of the poor’ on his 86th birthday

Dec 17, 2022

By Courtney Mares

The pope presented three people with the Mother Teresa Award on his birthday. Read more

Mark Houck gives a speech at the Men's March in Boston on Oct. 15, 2022.

Mark Houck: My family’s photo is on Mother Teresa’s tomb

Oct 17, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

The Catholic pro-life father of seven who was arrested last month after a controversial FBI raid at his home, says... Read more

“Mother Teresa: No Greater Love” and “Saint Michael: Meet the Angel” are both back in theaters by popular demand.

Two Catholic movies back in theaters for encores after stellar showings

Oct 12, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

American moviegoers will be able to see “Saint Michael: Meet the Angel” in theaters Oct. 12 and Oct. 13 and... Read more

Mother Teresa in the year 1980.

How this Mother Teresa documentary sheds new light on a beloved saint

Sep 5, 2022

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The so-called “definitive movie” about Mother Teresa of Calcutta will be in theaters in October. Read more

Mother Teresa (left) smiles during Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 12, 1996.

Mother Teresa’s feast day: 25 quotes on living life beautifully

Sep 5, 2022

By Katie Yoder

When St. Teresa of Kolkata, India, passed away 25 years ago, she left behind guidance on how to live a... Read more

Mother Teresa smiles as she poses for photographers in Calcutta, India, on April 12, 1995.

UPDATE: Pope Francis praises Knights of Columbus’ Mother Teresa documentary

Sep 1, 2022

By CNA Staff

In theaters Oct. 3-4, “Mother Teresa: No Greater Love” is airing in more than 960 locations across the United States. Read more

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Mother Teresa’s former secretary to lead Missionaries of Charity

Mar 15, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Sister Joseph Michael is the 3rd person to lead the order since St. Teresa of Calcutta’s death. Read more

Missionaries of Charity house, Kolkata India.

In reversal, Missionaries of Charity in India again permitted to receive foreign donations

Jan 8, 2022

By Jonah McKeown

The Missionaries of Charity have been cleared to receive and use foreign funding in India, after the religious order founded... Read more

Missionaries of Charity house, Calcutta, India.

Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity seek swift fix after Indian government blocks foreign donations

Dec 28, 2021

By Kevin J. Jones

Supporters of Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity reacted with surprise and concern to the Indian government’s ruling that the organization... Read more

Mother Teresa circa 1994.

USCCB votes to inscribe Mother Teresa in the U.S. Liturgical Calendar

The U.S. bishops voted to honor Mother Teresa each year in the Liturgical Calendar of the United States. Read more

Father Anthony Stewart was appointed pastor of Mother Teresa Catholic Church in June 2021.

New parish outside Nashville welcomes growth of community, plans for new Catholic schools

Nov 5, 2021

By Autumn Jones

In January 2021, the Diocese of Nashville acquired a 166-acre parcel of land. They established a parish and appointed a... Read more

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Did you know Mother Teresa experienced visions of Jesus?

Oct 17, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

Even her friend of more than 30 years, Father Sebastian Vazhakala, did not know Mother Teresa had conversations with and... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at this Angelus address on Sept. 4, 2021

Pope Francis: Find time for silence with the Gospel every day

Sep 5, 2021

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis has said that silent prayer with the Gospel is the “secret to spiritual health.” Read more

The canonization Mass for Saint Teresa of Calcutta, celebrated by Pope Francis on Sept. 4, 2016 in St. Peter's Square.

Mother Teresa's lawyer blasts new podcast likening her order to a cult

May 28, 2021

By Kate Scanlon

A new podcast that likens St. Teresa of Calcutta to a cult leader is full of “untruths and false accusations,”... Read more

Mother Teresa circa 1994.

Missionaries of Charity cancel Mother Teresa birthday celebrations due to COVID-19

Aug 27, 2020

The Missionaries of Charity canceled their customary birthday celebrations for their founder, Mother Teresa, this year after nine religious sisters... Read more

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From inspiration to adoption: A story of working with Mother Teresa

Sep 5, 2019

More than 20 years ago, Ann Pollak traveled to Calcutta, hoping to volunteer alongside Mother Teresa. The experience would spark... Read more

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Missionaries of Charity remember Mother Teresa’s birthday

Aug 26, 2019

Hundreds of Missionaries of Charity gathered at their headquarters on Monday to commemorate the birthday of the order’s founder, Mother... Read more

Pope Francis holds a small sculpture of Mother Teresa in Skopje's cathedral May 7, 2019.

Pope Francis in North Macedonia: History is written by people like Mother Teresa

May 7, 2019

By Courtney Mares

In the first-ever papal visit to North Macedonia Tuesday, Pope Francis lauded the lasting legacy of Mother Teresa, a saint... Read more

Pope Francis at Mass in Skopje, North Macedonia May 7, 2019.

Hunger for God, feed the poor, Pope Francis urges Macedonian Catholics

May 7, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Following the example of St. Mother Teresa of Kolkata, hunger for Jesus, partake in the Bread of Life, and then... Read more

Pope Francis arrives in Skopje, North Macedonia May 7, 2019.

Pope commends North Macedonians for respect among cultures, ethnic identities

May 7, 2019

Speaking to North Macedonian authorities Tuesday, Pope Francis commended the country for its tradition of peaceful coexistence among its variety... Read more