Question 1

When did Mother Teresa start the Missionaries of Charity?

Accepted Answer

Mother Teresa started the Missionaries of Charity in 1950 in Kolkata, India, after receiving permission from the Vatican. The organization was founded to care for 'the hungry, the naked, the homeless, the crippled, the blind, the lepers, all those people who feel unwanted, unloved, uncared for throughout society, people that have become a burden to the society and are shunned by everyone.'

Question 2

What significant recognition did Mother Teresa receive in 1979?

Accepted Answer

In 1979, Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her tireless work for humanity, especially for her dedication to helping the poorest of the poor in Kolkata and around the world.

Question 3

When was Mother Teresa born?

Accepted Answer

Mother Teresa was born on August 26, 1910, in Skopje, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire and is now the capital of North Macedonia.

Question 4

When did Mother Teresa pass away?

Accepted Answer

Mother Teresa passed away on September 5, 1997, in Kolkata, India, at the age of 87.

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