wfn.org | DEATH OF MOTHER THERESA

[Audrey Whitefield <a.whitefield@quest.org.uk>]

Sept. 8, 1997
ANGLICAN COMMUNION NEWS SERVICE
Canon Jim Rosenthal, Director of Communications
Anglican Communion Office
London, England

ACC 1331 

(ACNS) 5 September 1997
Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury on the death of Mother
Teresa

Mother Teresa was a truly inspirational servant of the Gospel of Jesus
Christ.  Her influence was far greater than just within her own
Christian tradition.  It touched the hearts of Christians throughout the
world.

In Mother Teresa a deep and compelling spirituality was combined with a
practical application of faith.  I am sure that these were the qualities
that drew Princess Diana and others to hold her in such affection.

Many of us, I am sure, will also be remembering her as we focus our
thoughts and prayers on Diana tomorrow.

I am truly saddened by Mother Teresa's death.  However, her legacy lives
on in her Community, and in her work with the poor as well as in the
minds of all those she inspired.

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