Mother Teresa sainthood
Pope approves sainthood for Mother Teresa
Pope Francis formally approves sainthood for Mother Teresa and set September 4 as the date for her canonisation.
September 4, 2016
Pope Francis proclaims Teresa a saint
Pope Francis proclaims Mother Teresa a saint, hailing her work with the destitute of Kolkata as a beacon for mankind and testimony of God's compassion for the poor.
March 15, 2016
Pope approves sainthood for Mother Teresa
Pope Francis formally approves sainthood for Mother Teresa and set September 4 as the date for her canonisation.