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 a ‘Blessing’ to Namesakes. Parish and Schools Named for New Saint Prepare to Celebrate Patroness. Courtesy of the school ) Elisabeth Deffner Features September 2 ...

Members of Mother Teresa's order, the Missionaries of Charity, and artist Chas Fagan, gather after the unveiling of an official canonization portrait of Mother Teresa at the John Paul II National ...

Mother Teresa was canonized, or officially recognized as a saint, on this day in history, Sept. 4, 2016. She was given the title "Saint Teresa of Calcutta." "Mother Teresa, in all aspects of her ...

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.

VATICAN CITY >> For many of the poor and destitute whom Mother Teresa served, the tiny nun was a living saint. Many at the Vatican would agree, but the Catholic Church nevertheless has a grueling ...

Canonization is the process by which the Catholic Church solemnly proclaims that a holy person becomes inscribed on the list (i.e. the canon) of those persons who may be venerated publicly in the ...

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.

Mother Teresa had awareness of the presence of God in every person. And that leads to a whole different way of life. It leads to what Pope Francis calls the “culture of encounter.” ...

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.

Father Brian Kolodiejchuk, postulator of Mother Teresa’s cause for canonization, told the Register Aug. 23 that his office is focused on making sure everything runs according to plan.