Mother Teresa was a Catholic nun and missionary who dedicated her life to serving the poor and destitute. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a religious congregation that serves the poorest of the poor in different parts of the world. Her work and compassion earned her worldwide recognition and respect, and she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian efforts. Despite criticism and controversy, Mother Teresa’s legacy continues to inspire people around the world to serve the less fortunate and to make a difference in their communities.
Early Life and Religious Calling:
Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu was born on August 26, 1910, in Skopje, Macedonia. She left home at 18 to join the Sisters of Loreto in Ireland.
Missionary Work in India:
Mother Teresa arrived in India in 1929 and began teaching at a school in Calcutta. In 1948, she started missionary work with the poor in the slums of Calcutta.
Foundation of the Missionaries of Charity:
Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950, a religious congregation dedicated to serving the poorest of the poor. The congregation grew rapidly and established centers in different parts of the world.
Nobel Peace Prize:
In 1979, Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian work. She donated the prize money to the poor in India.
Criticisms and Controversies:
Mother Teresa faced criticism for her opposition to contraception and abortion. Her financial management of the Missionaries of Charity was also criticized.
Illness and Death:
Mother Teresa suffered a heart attack in 1983 and underwent surgery for a blocked coronary artery. She died on September 5, 1997, in Calcutta, India, at the age of 87.
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