Teresa of Calcutta

In what year was Mother Teresa born?

• 1908

• 1910

• 1912

• 1914

Which Catholic religious congregation did Mother Teresa join in 1928?

• Sisters of Mercy

• Sisters of Charity

• Sisters of Loreto

• Sisters of St. Joseph

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What was the "call within a call" that Mother Teresa received in 1948?

• To become a nun

• To start her own charity organization

• To devote herself fully to serving the poorest of the poor

• To become a teacher

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In how many countries do the Missionaries of Charity operate?

• 50 - 100

• 100 - 150

• 150 - 200

• 200 - 250

Which prestigious award did Mother Teresa receive in 1979 for her humanitarian work?

• Academy Award

• Emmy Award

• Pulitzer Prize

• Nobel Peace Prize

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What was one of the criticisms against Mother Teresa?

• She was accused of promoting a liberal agenda

• She was accused of stealing money from her charity organization

• She was accused of providing inadequate medical care for the sick and dying in her care

• She was accused of being too politically involved

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In what year was Mother Teresa beatified by the Catholic Church?

• 1997

• 2001

• 2003

• 2007

What is Mother Teresa remembered for?

• Her selfless service to the poor and the marginalized

• Her academic achievements

• Her success as a businesswoman

• Her work as a politician

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What kind of programs do the Missionaries of Charity run to help the poor and marginalized?

• Schools, orphanages, and other programs

• Political campaigns

• Sports teams

• Art exhibitions

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What is the current status of Mother Teresa's canonization?

• She was beatified by the Catholic Church in 2016

• She was canonized as a saint by Pope Francis in 2016

• She was canonized as a saint by Pope John Paul II in 2003

• She is still in the process of canonization