“I was so struck by the enormity of her faith and what she was willing to do for the Lord,” said Kristin Molitor, who will attend Mother Teresa’s canonization.
Soon-to-be-saint’s impact hits close to home
Kolkata gears up for celebrations of ‘St. Teresa’
KOLKATA, India (CNS) — A group of young independent photographers are busy clicking away, taking photos of the “City of Joy.” Their photos, part of the […]
Mercy, poor at center of Blessed Teresa’s canonization events
The poor, the suffering and those who minister to them will be at the center of celebrations leading up to the canonization of Blessed Teresa of Kolkata at the Vatican.
Vatican prepares ‘St. Teresa’ of Kolkata stamp
The Vatican will anticipate the canonization of Blessed Teresa of Kolkata with a special postage stamp, which will be released Sept. 2, two days before Pope Francis officially declares her a saint.
The tale of Fr. Brochero: Gaucho priest, devil’s worst nightmare
Earlier this year, Pope Francis announced Oct. 16 as the canonization date for Blessed Brochero, a fellow countryman from Argentina also known as the “Gaucho priest.”
Jesus restores life through compassion, not magic, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Even in the midst of suffering and death, Christians can become witnesses of the resurrection and the power of God’s compassion, Pope […]
‘We are proud of Mother Teresa,’ Albanians say of future saint
TIRANA, Albania (CNS) — Blessed Teresa of Kolkata is everywhere in Albania. The international airport outside the capital, Tirana, is named for her, as is the […]
Vatican announces consistory to approve canonization of Mother Teresa
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will preside over a consistory to approve the canonization of five men and women, including Blessed Teresa of Kolkata, the […]