Marco Rubio Pays Tribute to Mother Teresa During Visit to Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio paid tribute to the enduring legacy of Mother Teresa following his visit to the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata.

Sharing his thoughts on social media after the visit, Rubio wrote: "Mother Teresa left a tremendous legacy of compassion and service. I was honored to visit the Missionaries of Charity today to pay homage to her legacy and to see the living example of the Catholic faith in action."

Rubio’s visit to the institution highlighted the humanitarian dimension of his India tour and underscored the global impact of Mother Teresa’s mission of service. The Missionaries of Charity, founded in Kolkata, continues to support vulnerable communities through humanitarian work across the world.

The visit also reflected the broader significance of cultural and humanitarian engagement alongside diplomatic interactions during high-level international visits.