Canonisation

Sonia Gandhi hails canonisation of Mother Teresa, says her life will 'forever inspire humanity'

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday hailed the canonisation of Mother Teresa, saying it was a recognition of her service to the poorest of poor.

On Mother Teresa's 106th birthday, Kolkatans believe her work already made her a 'saint'

Mother Teresa will be canonised by the Catholic Church in a week-long grand ceremony in Rome on 4 September, 2016.

Didi hails Mother: Mamata expresses happiness over Mother Teresa's elevation to sainthood

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed happiness over Mother Teresa's elevation to sainthood.

Mother Teresa's elevation to sainthood was marred by controversy and it was far from easy

Pope Francis on Tuesday approved sainthood for Mother Teresa, the missionary nun who became a global, if controversial, symbol of compassion for her care of the sick and destitute.

Mother Teresa's canonisation will take place on 4 September; Pope Francis approves of sainthood

Pope Francis on Tuesday formally approved Mother Teresa's elevation to sainthood and set 4 September as the date for her canonisation.

Pope Francis approves Mother Teresa's elevation to sainthood

Mother Teresa will be made a saint on 4 September, Pope Francis announced today, 19 years after the death of the Nobel Laureate

Pope Francis declares Father Kuriakose, Sister Euphrasia from India as Saints at Vatican

Pope Francis on Sunday declared Fr Kuriakose Elias Chavara and Sister Euphrasia Eluventhinkal from India as Saints at Vatican.