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Chicago archdiocese to receive relic of Saint Teresa of Calcutta
On Sept. 5, Saint Mark's Parish in the Archdiocese of Chicago will receive a first class relic of Saint Teresa... Read more
The happiest day of Mother Teresa's life
It’s been said that saints often come in pairs. Read more
Bishop Conley: You actually don't have to vote for either
Catholics who can't in good conscience vote for either major presidential candidate are well within their rights to pick a... Read more
This couple spent their honeymoon helping Mother Teresa's nuns
Among the thousands of people who came to Rome to participate in the canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, were... Read more
Mother Teresa's unfulfilled wish: to serve the poor in China
It’s a little-known fact that near the end of her life, Mother Teresa went to China three times in order... Read more
Pope offers pizza lunch to 1,500 poor after Mother Teresa canonization
On the occasion of the canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Pope Francis has decided to offer a pizza lunch... Read more
What Mother Teresa's canonization means to the people of India
On September 4, Mother Teresa of Calcutta was officially declared a saint by Pope Francis. Read more
Pope Francis: Mother Teresa shows us our 'vocation to charity'
More than just helping people in need, the Christian life must include the roots of charity, putting our entire lives... Read more
Mother Teresa has officially been declared a saint!
Pope Francis on Sunday officially declared Mother Teresa of Calcutta a saint of the Catholic Church in front of thousands... Read more
Pakistani Muslim: We should learn from Mother Teresa
As the canonization of Bl. Mother Teresa of Caluctta draws near, the son of a leading Muslim philanthropist in Pakistan... Read more
Only sister to survive Yemen attack: despite danger, 'we chose to stay'
A year before a March 4 attack killed four sisters, the Missionaries of Charity opted not to leave, but to... Read more
Pope: Calvary isn’t just a painting on the wall – it’s the reality of the poor
Mercy is not an abstract idea, but is rather expressed in concrete actions of love toward the poor and needy,... Read more
Mother Teresa once made an incognito visit to a prison in Rome
Twenty-two years ago, Mother Teresa of Calcutta quietly visited the Regina Coeli prison in Rome, and now, just days before... Read more
Mother Teresa’s canonization portrait – and what the artist thought of her
The canonization portrait of Bl. Mother Teresa, a copy of which will hang from St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, is... Read more
Mother Teresa 'radically loved her neighbor'
Mother Teresa didn't try to solve all of the world's problems: she simply lived her life in radical service and... Read more
Eucharist desecrated, Missionaries of Charity assaulted in Argentina
The community of the Missionaries of Charity in Mar del Plata, Argentina, became the target of criminals late last week,... Read more
Vatican encourages works of mercy through new social media campaign
In honor of all “workers and volunteers of mercy,” the Vatican is encouraging those who volunteer in different service opportunities... Read more
Mother Teresa's global impact at center of UN exhibit
Mother Teresa’s tireless work for the poor and her relevance for global affairs will be featured at the United Nations,... Read more
Reflections on Mother Teresa from her 'Apostle of the Rosary'
Women’s rights activist Reggie Littlejohn is known for her fierce work fighting forced abortion and gendercide in China, often through... Read more
India gears up for Mother Teresa canonization celebrations
Mother Teresa will be canonized on Sept. 4, and a global film festival aims to screen 23 movies to mark... Read more
