Kolkata organizes “Mother Walk” to honor Teresa
2016-09-26
Members of the All Faith Forum joined the processionContinue Reading
No takers for Spanish Mother Teresa figurine in Kolkata
2016-09-23
Earlier this month, Pope Francis declared Mother Teresa a saint of the Catholic Church in front of thousands of visitors at St Peter’s Square. While the world hailed her canonisation, luxury Spanish brand Lladro, which specialises in porcelain figurines,was surprised to find tepid response to its new collection `Mother TeresaContinue Reading
Mother Teresa: The imperfect saint who struggled with doubt
2016-09-15
On Sunday, September 4, before 120,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis declared Mother Teresa a saint. Née Agnes Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, she is now “St. Teresa of Kolkota” — though even Francis admitted she would probably still be simply called “Mother Teresa.” Standing in the midst of thisContinue Reading
Reflections on the harsh criticism of Mother Teresa
2016-09-15
There was certainly reason to be critical but what difference has it made? Mari Marcel Thekaekara asks. Just before Mother Teresa’s canonisation earlier this month, I wrote in the Guardian about how I grew up in a Kolkata flat, a three minute walk from Mother Teresa’s convent, locally referred toContinue Reading
Venom and Vitriol versus Virtue and Vitality
2016-09-11
Virtue stings the hearts of all: in some it provokes adoration and in some it provokes a sour Newtonian rejection. When faced with extreme goodness, some feel the need to find fault so as to distract others and themselves from their own imperfection. An event like a canonisation provides anContinue Reading
Missing the Saint for the miracles
2016-09-09
After watching the canonisation ceremony of Mother Teresa on TV on Sept. 4, I don’t know whether to yawn with ennui, or bang my fists with angst. I was not particularly enthused about Mother Teresa being declared a Saint, as I believed that,her human shortcomings notwithstanding, she was always aContinue Reading
Ignoring suffering of others grave sin: Pope
2016-09-08
The plight of those who suffer today should motivate Christians to offer new signs of mercyContinue Reading
Jurist slammed online for remarks on Teresa
2016-09-07
Katju questions Mother Teresa’s acceptance of financial donations from questionable sourcesContinue Reading
Why is Mother Teresa absent from the Bengali stage and cinema?
2016-09-07
Kolkata: Mother Teresa has featured in at least three very important internationally renowned feature films, one of which starred Charlie Chaplin’s daughter Geraldine Leigh Chaplin in the title role. Her popularity in international cinema (“The Letters”, “Mother Teresa of Calcutta” and “Mother Teresa: In The Name of God’s Poor”) andContinue Reading
Meeting with Teresa helped US doctor start movement
2016-09-07
Indianapolis: Mother Teresa, a Catholic nun who devoted her life to helping the poor, was declared a saint on Sunday. Several churches around the city are celebrating her lifetime of work for the sick and the poor, which touched many lives and inspired one local doctor to follow in herContinue Reading