Permitted to leave her order and moves to Culcutta's slums to set up her first school. Over the years, she uses the money from such prizes to found dozens of new homes. Persuades the Islaelis and Palestinians to stop shooting long enough to rescue37 retarded children from a hospital in beseieged Beirut. Awarded Medal of Freedom, the highest U.S. civilian award. Has a second and nearly fatal attack.
Doctors implant a pacemaker.
Announces her intention to resign, and a conclave of sisters is called to choosesuccessor. November 16, receives honorary U.S. citizenship. Readmitted to hospital with chest pains and breathing ploblems November 22. The two shared a common passionfor the underprivileged but their approaches were very different. Princess Diana was among the riches of the rich, living in London palace.