Mother Teresa, also known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, was a Catholic nun and missionary who dedicated her life to serving the poor and sick. Born in 1910 in Skopje, Macedonia, she joined the Sisters of Loreto at the age of 18 and was sent to India where she taught at a school for girls. However, after witnessing the extreme poverty and suffering in the slums of Kolkata (formerly known as Calcutta), she felt called to leave her teaching position and devote herself to helping those in need.
In 1950, Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity, a religious congregation that provided care for the sick and dying. She and her fellow sisters worked tirelessly to provide food, shelter, and medical care for the poorest of the poor. They also opened orphanages, hospices, and homes for people with leprosy.
Mother Teresa's selfless dedication to serving others earned her worldwide recognition and numerous awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. Despite facing criticism and challenges throughout her life, she remained steadfast in her mission to show love and compassion to all those she encountered.
