Mother Teresa (Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, 1910-1997), Catholic missionary devoted to the poor, sick and needy, was consecrated in the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome. With her humanitarian services, Mother Teresa became the most admired woman in world opinion and was honored with many awards and high rewards, such as: “Padma Shri” (Order of the Lotus) by the President of India (1962); the award “For international understanding” (1972), from the Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru; “First Prize for Progress in Religion” from the British government (1973) and the “Nobel Peace” prize (1979). In 1996, she was decorated with the “Honour of the Nation” order. In 1999, Pope John Paul II gave special permission for Mother Teresa to enter the canonization procedure. A 35,000-page report on Mother Teresa’s life, as part of her canonization process, was sent to the Vatican from Calcutta. In October 2003, Pope John Paul II organized a major ceremony at the Vatican for the beatification of Mother Teresa. September 4, 2016, is the day of her consecration. (Pictured: Mother Teresa and Pope John Paul II, 1986.)
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