MOTHER TERESA HOLDING CHILD
Elaborate ceremonies will take place October 19, 2003 to celebrate the beatification of Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa is seen here cradling six-week-old Gregory Burns June 3, 1981 while attending a meeting of the American Family Institute. Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her work with India's sick and destitute. (UPI/Darryl Heikes)
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