Teresa (also Theresa, Therese; French: Thérèse) is a feminine given name. It originates in the Iberian Peninsula in late antiquity. Its derivation is uncertain, it may be derived from Greek θερίζω (therízō) …

Dec 12, 2025 · Mother Teresa is a Roman Catholic saint who was a Nobel laureate known for her missionary work with the poor in India. She founded the Order of the Missionaries of Charity, a …

The call of Jesus that led Mother Teresa to found the religious order of the Missionaries of Charity. “On the train journey to Darjeeling on 10th September 1946 is where the M.C [Missionaries of Charity] …

Sep 5, 1997 · Mother Teresa was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in Uskup, Ottoman Empire (now Skopje, North Macedonia), on August 26, 1910. Her family was of Albanian descent. At the age of twelve, …

Mother Teresa left a testament of unshakable faith, invincible hope and extraordinary charity. Her response to Jesus’ plea, “Come be My light,” made her a Missionary of Charity, a “mother to the …

Discover the inspiring life story and enduring legacy of Mother Teresa, a renowned Catholic nun dedicated to serving the poor and sick. Explore her early years, the foundation of the Missionaries of …

Mother Teresa of Calcutta is an icon of selfless service to the poorest of the poor, the downtrodden, and those on the margins of society; with her love and compassion, she touched millions of lives during …

Sep 5, 2025 · Mother Teresa, in the world Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, was born on 26 August 1910 in Skopje (now North Macedonia) to an Albanian Catholic family. In 1928, she moved to Ireland to join …

Jan 10, 2026 · COMMENTARY: As Albania’s atheist system faltered, Mother Teresa’s providential mission of mercy helped loosen communism’s hold by easing fear’s grip on the nation.

Feb 3, 1994 · From the late 1980s through the 1990s, despite increasing health problems, Mother Teresa traveled across the world for the profession of novices, opening of new houses, and service …