Mother Teresa is beatified by Pope John Paul II in Rome.
On October 19, 2003, Mother Teresa was beatified by Pope John Paul II at a ceremony in Rome. This significant posthumous honor elevated her to "Blessed Teresa of Calcutta," a key step on the road to sainthood. Beatification reflected global acknowledgment of her virtue, characterized by selfless charity. The event drew worldwide attention, encapsulating her spiritual depth and life's mission in serving "the poorest of the poor."