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Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on Dec. 16, 2015.

Pope offers pizza lunch to 1,500 poor after Mother Teresa canonization

Sep 4, 2016

By Elise Harris

On the occasion of the canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Pope Francis has decided to offer a pizza lunch... Read more

Major Archbishop Baselios Cardinal Cleemis of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church.

What Mother Teresa's canonization means to the people of India

Sep 4, 2016

By Elise Harris

On September 4, Mother Teresa of Calcutta was officially declared a saint by Pope Francis.   Read more

Pope Francis.

Pope Francis: Mother Teresa shows us our 'vocation to charity'

Sep 4, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

More than just helping people in need, the Christian life must include the roots of charity, putting our entire lives... Read more

Official banner for Mother Teresa's canonization hangs on the facade of St. Peter's Basilica.

Mother Teresa has officially been declared a saint!

Sep 4, 2016

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis on Sunday officially declared Mother Teresa of Calcutta a saint of the Catholic Church in front of thousands... Read more

Mother Teresa circa 1994.

Pakistani Muslim: We should learn from Mother Teresa

Sep 3, 2016

By Elise Harris

As the canonization of Bl. Mother Teresa of Caluctta draws near, the son of a leading Muslim philanthropist in Pakistan... Read more

Sister Sally speaks at the Jubilee for Workers of Mercy and Volunteers.

Only sister to survive Yemen attack: despite danger, 'we chose to stay'

Sep 3, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

A year before a March 4 attack killed four sisters, the Missionaries of Charity opted not to leave, but to... Read more

Pope Francis speaks during an audience with workers and volunteers of mercy Sept. 3, 2016.

Pope: Calvary isn’t just a painting on the wall – it’s the reality of the poor

Sep 3, 2016

By Elise Harris

Mercy is not an abstract idea, but is rather expressed in concrete actions of love toward the poor and needy,... Read more

Missionaries of Charity at a prison in Rome. Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Mother Teresa once made an incognito visit to a prison in Rome

Sep 2, 2016

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 by Chas Fagan. Courtesy of the Knights of Columbus.

Mother Teresa’s canonization portrait – and what the artist thought of her

Sep 1, 2016

By Matt Hadro

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 in 1980.

Mother Teresa 'radically loved her neighbor'

Aug 31, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

Mother Teresa didn't try to solve all of the world's problems: she simply lived her life in radical service and... Read more

Missionaries of Charity.

Eucharist desecrated, Missionaries of Charity assaulted in Argentina

Aug 30, 2016

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

Aug 30, 2016

By Elise Harris

In honor of all “workers and volunteers of mercy,” the Vatican is encouraging those who volunteer in different service opportunities... Read more

Mother Teresa prayer card for WYD pilgrims in Krakow, Poland on July 25, 2016.

Mother Teresa's global impact at center of UN exhibit

Aug 28, 2016

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Mother Teresa’s tireless work for the poor and her relevance for global affairs will be featured at the United Nations,... Read more

Mother Teresa circa 1994.

Reflections on Mother Teresa from her 'Apostle of the Rosary'

Aug 23, 2016

By Elise Harris

Women’s rights activist Reggie Littlejohn is known for her fierce work fighting forced abortion and gendercide in China, often through... Read more

Mother Teresa prayer card for WYD pilgrims in Krakow, Poland on July 25, 2016.

India gears up for Mother Teresa canonization celebrations

Aug 22, 2016

Mother Teresa will be canonized on Sept. 4, and a global film festival aims to screen 23 movies to mark... Read more

Mother Teresa around the year 1994.

It's official – Mother Teresa will be canonized September 4

Mar 15, 2016

By Elise Harris

After months of anticipation, the date of Mother Teresa’s canonization has finally been announced. It falls on Sept. 4, which... Read more

Mother Teresa circa 1994.

It’s official! Mother Teresa is going to be canonized

Dec 18, 2015

By Elise Harris

After months of anticipation, the miracle allowing for the canonization of Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta has officially been approved... Read more

Mother Teresa circa 1994.

Vatican clarifies Mother Teresa canonization report

Nov 18, 2015

Despite rumors that a date has been set for Mother Teresa’s canonization, the Holy See Press Office told CNA Wednesday... Read more

Mother Teresa. Courtesy of Father Woody and Regis University.

Is this the miracle that could canonize Mother Teresa?

Sep 11, 2015

The Vatican is studying the case of a Brazilian man inexplicably cured of brain abscesses – which could be the... Read more

Mother Teresa circa 1994.

Could Mother Teresa be canonized during the Holy Year for Mercy?

May 19, 2015

By Elise Harris

Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi has said that Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta could be canonized during the upcoming Jubilee... Read more