Mother Teresa's former secretary has been named the new head of the Indian charity founded by the Catholic saint, officials said Monday, months after the organisation's funding came under government scrutiny.

Mother Teresa's former secretary to lead saint's Indian order

A day after a controversy broke out over the Central government refusing to renew the Missionaries of Charity's license to accept foreign donations, top officials of the organisation said work in its orphanages, hospices and shelters for the poor were "going on as usual.

Missionaries of Charity says 'work as usual to continue', talking to resolve FCRA issue

Father Tom Uzhunnalil met with Prime MInister Narendra Modi on Thursday, who told him to look after his health

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