Saint Teresa of Calcutta, also known as Mother Teresa, is a canonised saint who founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950 to serve the poorest of the poor, sick, and dying. Known for her tireless charitable work in the slums of Calcutta, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 and was canonised by Pope Francis in 2016. Her feast day is celebrated on September 5.
 

Key aspects of her life and work:

Missionaries of Charity:

She established this organisation to care for the hungry, naked, homeless, and other marginalised people who felt unwanted and unloved by society. 

Dedication to the Poor:

Teresa devoted her life to caring for the poor and sick in the most extreme poverty, running hospices, orphanages, and homes for the ill. 

Global Recognition:

Her work gained worldwide recognition and numerous awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. 

Sainthood:

The process for her canonisation began less than two years after her death. She was beatified in 2003 and canonised as a saint in 2016 by Pope Francis. 

Impact:

Through her selfless efforts, Mother Teresa changed the lives of countless people and inspired others to live out the virtues of compassion and service to their fellow humans.