By Catholic News Service KOLKATA, India — A favorite motto of Blessed Teresa of Kolkata was: “Do small things with great love.” But the “small things” she did so captivated the world that she was showered with honorary degrees and other awards, almost universally praised by the media and sought out by popes, presidents, philanthropists […]
Witness to sanctity
These reflections about Mother Teresa of Calcutta are by a priest who spent years working closely with her in India, especially with the Hansen’s disease patients under her care. These passages were first published in the July and August parish bulletins of St. Damien of Molokai Parish on Molokai where the author, a member of […]
Mother Teresa to be canonized Sept. 4; pope sets sainthood dates for 4 others
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will declare Blessed Teresa of Kolkata a saint at the Vatican Sept. 4.
The date was announced March 15 during an “ordinary public consistory,” a meeting of the pope, cardinals and promoters of sainthood causes that formally ends the sainthood process.
Canonization of Mother Teresa set for approval
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will preside over a consistory to approve the canonization of five men and women, including Blessed Teresa of Kolkata, the Vatican announced. The March 15 consistory will also determine the approval of the canonization of Argentine “gaucho priest,” Blessed Jose Gabriel del Rosario […]