Mother Teresa and her mission with the neediest

Mother Teresa of Calcutta was an Albanian Catholic religious naturalized in India, considered by many to be one of the most important figures of the XNUMXth century for her humanitarian and charitable work.

Born on August 26, 1910 a Skopje , in North Macedonia, at the age of 18 she decided to become a nun and was sent to Ireland to study English. After spending a few years in this country, she decided to move to India, where she became a teacher in Calcutta and became interested in the extremely poor conditions of the city. In 1948 she decided to leave teaching to devote herself completely to the poor and the sick, founding the congregation of the Missionaries of Charity.

Le Missionaries of Charity they have become one of the best-known charitable organizations in the world, with offices in many countries and thousands of members. Their primary mission is to assist those most in need, including the poor, the homeless, HIV patients, cancer patients and abandoned children. The congregation has also opened many homes for the dying, where the sick can receive treatment and assistance.

Mother Teresa has received numerous awards and honors for her work, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. However, despite her fame and popularity, she continued to work with humility and devotion, never asking for personal recognition of her own.

Where is the tomb of Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa is died on September 5, 1997 in Calcutta, aged 87, due to a heart attack. After his death, many funerals were held around the world, honoring his life and work.

His tomb is located in the Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, where he spent most of his life and where he founded his congregation. The tomb is open to visitors and is a pilgrimage destination for many people.