Mother Teresa

At Christmas in 1996, Mother Teresa told us that after our work we were to go out into the streets and sing carols. Some of the volunteers weren't so keen, but we did what she said. You did not argue with Mother Teresa.

Mark Bloomfield worked with Mother Teresa in India, setting up camps where doctors could perform cataract surgery and opened schools for girls.

The Indian government has ordered an inspection of all child care facilities run by the Missionaries of Charity.

"One woman has now been placed under arrest and we have strong evidence against a nun in detention and she too could be arrested soon."

The blue and white ribbed sari is now the exclusive intellectual property of the Missionaries of Charity, which was founded by the nun almost 70 years ago.

'Mercy was the salt which gave flavor to her work, it was the light which shone in the darkness of the many who no longer had tears to shed for their poverty and suffering,' pope says.

More than 100,000 are expected in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican for Pope Francis' service honoring the Indian nun.

The boxing icon died on June 3 aged 74.

The Albanian nun could be canonized in September.

Pope Francis has approved a decree recognizing a second miracle attributed to her intercession with God.

The Vatican has not confirmed the canonization.

Leader of Hindu organisation criticised for saying Catholic nun tried to convert poor to Christianity.