Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa, born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu on August 26, 1910, was a humanitarian and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church. She dedicated her life to serving the poor and needy, primarily in the slums of Kolkata, India.
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She dedicated her life to serving the poor and needy, primarily in the slums of Kolkata, India. In 1950, she founded the Missionaries of Charity, a congregation of Roman Catholic religious sisters, who provided healthcare, education, and social services to the impoverished. Mother Teresa's work extended to over 130 countries, and she became a global symbol of compassion and selflessness. She received numerous awards and honors throughout her lifetime, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. Despite criticism and controversy, Mother Teresa's unwavering commitment to helping those in need continues to inspire individuals and organizations worldwide. She passed away on September 5, 1997, and was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church in 2016.