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Pope Francis honors people who care for ‘poorest of the poor’ on his 86th birthday
The pope presented three people with the Mother Teresa Award on his birthday. Read more
Mark Houck: My family’s photo is on Mother Teresa’s tomb
The Catholic pro-life father of seven who was arrested last month after a controversial FBI raid at his home, says... Read more
Two Catholic movies back in theaters for encores after stellar showings
American moviegoers will be able to see “Saint Michael: Meet the Angel” in theaters Oct. 12 and Oct. 13 and... Read more
How this Mother Teresa documentary sheds new light on a beloved saint
The so-called “definitive movie” about Mother Teresa of Calcutta will be in theaters in October. Read more
Mother Teresa’s feast day: 25 quotes on living life beautifully
When St. Teresa of Kolkata, India, passed away 25 years ago, she left behind guidance on how to live a... Read more
UPDATE: Pope Francis praises Knights of Columbus’ Mother Teresa documentary
In theaters Oct. 3-4, “Mother Teresa: No Greater Love” is airing in more than 960 locations across the United States. Read more
Mother Teresa’s former secretary to lead Missionaries of Charity
Sister Joseph Michael is the 3rd person to lead the order since St. Teresa of Calcutta’s death. Read more
In reversal, Missionaries of Charity in India again permitted to receive foreign donations
The Missionaries of Charity have been cleared to receive and use foreign funding in India, after the religious order founded... Read more
Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity seek swift fix after Indian government blocks foreign donations
Supporters of Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity reacted with surprise and concern to the Indian government’s ruling that the organization... Read more
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
New parish outside Nashville welcomes growth of community, plans for new Catholic schools
In January 2021, the Diocese of Nashville acquired a 166-acre parcel of land. They established a parish and appointed a... Read more
Did you know Mother Teresa experienced visions of Jesus?
Even her friend of more than 30 years, Father Sebastian Vazhakala, did not know Mother Teresa had conversations with and... Read more
Pope Francis: Find time for silence with the Gospel every day
Pope Francis has said that silent prayer with the Gospel is the “secret to spiritual health.” Read more
Mother Teresa's lawyer blasts new podcast likening her order to a cult
A new podcast that likens St. Teresa of Calcutta to a cult leader is full of “untruths and false accusations,”... Read more
Missionaries of Charity cancel Mother Teresa birthday celebrations due to COVID-19
The Missionaries of Charity canceled their customary birthday celebrations for their founder, Mother Teresa, this year after nine religious sisters... Read more
From inspiration to adoption: A story of working with Mother Teresa
More than 20 years ago, Ann Pollak traveled to Calcutta, hoping to volunteer alongside Mother Teresa. The experience would spark... Read more
Missionaries of Charity remember Mother Teresa’s birthday
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 in North Macedonia: History is written by people like Mother Teresa
In the first-ever papal visit to North Macedonia Tuesday, Pope Francis lauded the lasting legacy of Mother Teresa, a saint... Read more
Hunger for God, feed the poor, Pope Francis urges Macedonian Catholics
Following the example of St. Mother Teresa of Kolkata, hunger for Jesus, partake in the Bread of Life, and then... Read more
Pope commends North Macedonians for respect among cultures, ethnic identities
Speaking to North Macedonian authorities Tuesday, Pope Francis commended the country for its tradition of peaceful coexistence among its variety... Read more
