In 1950, with Vatican approval, she founded the Missionaries of Charity to attend to the "dying and diseased".
The focus was to provide care and dignity to those rejected by society, including lepers, the hungry, and orphans. Mother Teresa - A Biography
In 1946, while traveling to Darjeeling, she felt a calling to leave the convent and live among the poorest of the poor in the slums of Calcutta. Founding the Missionaries of Charity In 1950, with Vatican approval, she founded the
Born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in Skopje, Ottoman Empire (now North Macedonia) on August 26, 1910. Founding the Missionaries of Charity Born Agnes Gonxha
This draft piece explores the life and legacy of Mother Teresa , focusing on her dedication to the poor, her work in Calcutta, and her lasting impact as a humanitarian, based on biographical accounts. Introduction: A Life of Unconditional Service
At age twelve, she felt a call to serve God and spread the love of Christ.