Mother Teresa of St. Joseph

Mother Teresa of St. Joseph, also known as Mother Teresa of Calcutta, was a Catholic nun and missionary renowned for her compassionate work serving the poor and sick in Kolkata, India. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a religious congregation dedicated to helping those neglected by society. Her selfless care, humility, and dedication earned her international admiration and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. Mother Teresa’s life's work focused on providing love, dignity, and comfort to the destitute, embodying the Christian call to serve the most vulnerable with compassion and grace.