Rome in grip of Mother Teresa mania as beatification nears

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: September 28, 2003| Author: NICOLE WINFIELD | Copyright information

Rome in grip of Mother Teresa mania as beatification nears

On fast track for sainthood, she inspires all kinds of celebration

By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press

Sunday, September 28, 2003

Vatican City -- Vatican--issued stamps, a display of her blood, even a musical and cartoon celebrating her life: These are some of the ways Mother Teresa's fans are honoring the nun who will take a step toward sainthood when she is beatified next month.

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