Canonization of Mother Teresa by Pope Francis at the Vatican.
On September 4, 2016, Mother Teresa was canonized as Saint Teresa of Calcutta by Pope Francis at the Vatican. This historic event cemented her legacy as a saint of the Roman Catholic Church, formally recognizing her contributions lasting beyond her lifetime. The ceremony celebrated her enduring message of compassion and charity as a profound example to the Catholic world and beyond, chronicled by extensive media coverage worldwide.