Canonization Of Mother Teresa Brings Up Calcuttans' Complex Views Of Her Legacy A view from Calcutta: Mother Teresa inspires pride in the city but also questions about the halo surrounding her legacy.

Canonization recognizes holiness, not perfection. In elevating Mother Teresa to the honors of the altar, the Roman Catholic Church is not overlooking any of her questionable decisions or practices.

A tapestry depicting Mother Teresa hangs from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica as Pope Francis, standing at bottom, celebrates a a Canonization Mass at the Vatican, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016.

Canonization is the process by which the Catholic Church solemnly ... What gives Mother Teresa’s life such a special aura is that she acted out this traditional way of being so that it ...

Los Angeles >> Rene R. Gutierrez was brought to tears the day Mother Teresa laid her hands on his head and blessed him during a visit to his native El Salvador.After being invited to organize a ...

The painting will be used as the official image of Mother Teresa during her canonization ceremony in St. Peters' Square, at the Vatican next Sunday, Sept. 1, 2016. David Ramsey/AP.

Mother Teresa's canonization on Sept. 4 is the culmination a process that can last centuries, but for her has been hastened to a mere 18 years. Here's how she became a saint.

The painting will be used as the official image of Mother Teresa during her canonization ceremony in St. Peters' Square, at the Vatican next Sunday, Sept. 1, 2016. David Ramsey/AP.

To celebrate the canonization of Mother Teresa, the Archdiocese of Detroit will host a Mass on Sept. 4 at […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 55°F. Tuesday, May 6th 2025 ...

More than 300,000 people are expected to arrive in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City this weekend to witness the canonization of Mother Teresa. During the Mass, Pope Francis will write the ...

Canonization recognizes holiness, not perfection. In elevating Mother Teresa to the honors of the altar, the Roman Catholic Church is not overlooking any of her questionable decisions or practices.

Mother Teresa's canonization on Sept. 4 is the culmination a process that can last centuries, but for her has been hastened to a mere 18 years. Here's how she became a saint.