The saint

Pope Francis announced that Mother Teresa is becoming a saint. She will be canonized next fall. The pontiff attributed the miraculous healing of a Brazilian man with multiple brain tumors, which means the Albanian-born nun can now ascend to the most vaulted status in the Catholic church. But for me, and millions in my hometown …

Tussling over Teresa

One of the quietest, most peaceful places in the heart of Kolkata is Mother House. The non-descript building can be easily missed. The entrance on Lower Circular Road is far from grand. But inside, nuns clad in crisp white saris with blue borders go about their business. The rooms are sparse but sparkling clean. And …

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