2003day.year
Mother Teresa is beatified by Pope John Paul II.
On October 19, 2003, Pope John Paul II beatified Mother Teresa, recognizing her life of service and charity.
Mother Teresa, founder of the Missionaries of Charity, was declared Blessed by Pope John Paul II on October 19, 2003.
The beatification ceremony took place in St. Peter’s Square and was attended by thousands of pilgrims.
This step toward sainthood honored her lifelong work aiding the poor and sick in India and around the world.
The Vatican recognized a miracle attributed to her intercession, a requirement for beatification.
Her followers celebrated the event as a tribute to her selfless devotion and enduring legacy.
Mother Teresa was canonized as a saint in 2016.
2003
Mother Teresa