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Tens of thousands flock to Vatican for canonization of Mother Teresa (12 images)

Pope Francis leads a canonization Mass for Mother Teresa in front of 120,000 faithful in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on September 4, 2016. Mother Teresa, who devoted her life helping the poor in India, was declared a saint by Pope Francis.



A tapestry depicting Mother Teresa is seen on the facade of the Vatican building during the canonization Mass of Mother Teresa in St Peter's Square at the Vatican on September 4, 2016. Mother Teresa, who devoted her life helping the poor in India, was declared a saint by Pope Francis. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI
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Pope Francis waves after the canonization Mass for Mother Teresa in front of 120,000 faithful in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on September 4, 2016. Mother Teresa, who devoted her life helping the poor in India, was declared a saint by Pope Francis. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI
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Nuns of the Missionary of Charity, the religious order founded by Mother Teresa of Kolkata, carry her relics as the Pope Francis leads a canonization Mass for Mother Teresa in St Peter's Square at the Vatican on September 4, 2016. Mother Teresa, who devoted her life helping the poor in India, was declared a saint by Pope Francis. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI
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Queen Sophia of Spain attends the Holy Mass and canonization for Mother Teresa of Kolkata, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on September 4, 2016. Mother Teresa, who devoted her life helping the poor in India, was declared a saint by Pope Francis. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI
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