Pope Francis adds Mother Teresa's feast day to the Catholic liturgical calendar as an optional memorial.

Pope Francis has added St. Teresa of Calcutta's feast day, also known as Mother Teresa, to the Catholic Church's liturgical calendar as an optional memorial on September 5th. This recognizes her global influence and dedication to serving the poor. Born in Albania, Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity in India and was canonized in 2016. The memorial includes specific prayers and readings for Mass and other liturgical texts.

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