Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Saint Teresa of Calcutta, also known as Mother Teresa, was a Catholic nun renowned for her compassionate work with the poorest and sick in Kolkata, India. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a religious community dedicated to caring for the "poorest of the poor." Her selfless service emphasized love, humility, and charity, earning her worldwide admiration and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. Despite facing challenges and criticism, her life's work focused on providing dignity and comfort to those suffering and marginalized, embodying the Christian call to serve others with kindness and humility.