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“When Mother Teresa received the Nobel Prize, she was asked, "What can we do to promote world peace?" She answered "Go home and love your family.”

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Mother Teresa, born Anjeze Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, was one of the most renowned religious figures of the 20th century. Born on August 26, 1910, in Albania, she passed away on September 5, 1997. She was the founder of the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, India, and is known for her selfless care for the poor and the sick. Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 and was canonized as a saint. more

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