Mother Teresa, born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu on August 26, 1910, in Skopje, Macedonia, was a Roman Catholic nun and missionary known for her selfless work among the poor and sick in Kolkata, India. At the age of 18, she joined the Sisters of Loreto in Ireland and later moved to India, where she taught at a convent school for nearly two decades. In 1950, she founded the Missionaries of Charity, a religious congregation dedicated to caring for the “poorest of the poor.” Her work gained global recognition, and she became a symbol of compassion and humanitarianism. Despite criticism regarding her methods and the conditions in her care facilities, she remained steadfast in her mission. Mother Teresa received numerous accolades, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. She passed away on September 5, 1997, and was canonized as Saint Teresa of Calcutta by the Catholic Church in 2016. Her life remains a testament to service, faith, and unconditional love for the marginalized.