ROME, SEPTEMBER 3 (ZENIT.org)

    On September 5, the third anniversary of Mother Teresa of Calcutta's death, 1,600 Italian families that adopted children in response to her invitation will meet in Rome. In previous years, this meeting has been held simultaneously in several cities, but for Jubilee, Rome with be the only venue.

    A Mass will be celebrated in St. Peter's Basilica at 10 a.m. by Cardinal Pio Laghi, a "spiritual son" of Mother Teresa. At the end of the ceremony, the Holy Father will impart his blessing to those present. In the afternoon, a "Festival of Life" will be held in the General Audience Auditorium in the Vatican. ZE00090307

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