In the mid-20th century, Calcutta was marred by extreme poverty, overpopulation, and unsanitary living conditions. Mother Teresa, born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, felt a deep calling to alleviate the suffering she witnessed daily. In 1950, she founded the Missionaries of Charity, a religious congregation dedicated to serving the poor and marginalized. Her mission centered on preventing… Continue reading ‘Serving the least of these’: A Christian duty to feed the hungry