Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa, born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu on August 26, 1910, in Skopje (now in North Macedonia), was a Roman Catholic nun and missionary who dedicated her life to serving the impoverished and disadvantaged. In 1950, she founded the Missionaries of Charity, a religious congregation that began with a small group of dedicated sisters and grew into a global organization spanning over 130 countries. Mother Teresa's work focused on caring for the sick, orphaned, and dying, particularly in Kolkata (Calcutta), India, where she established numerous hospices, shelters, and centers for the destitute. Her selfless service, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the poorest of the poor earned her international recognition and admiration. Mother Teresa received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work and continued to be revered as a symbol of compassion and service until her passing on September 5, 1997.