Mother Teresa Wins Nobel Peace Prize

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Date October 17, 1979
Type World
Author anupjishnu
Location Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Categories
Social & Civil Rights Religion & Philosophy

Event Details

On October 17, 1979, Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in bringing help to suffering humanity.

Work: Through her Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, she cared for the destitute, sick, and dying.

Legacy: She remains a global symbol of charitable work and compassion, though her legacy also faces criticism. She was canonized as Saint Teresa of Calcutta in 2016.