Mother Teresa Birth Anniversary: Honorary American citizen and other facts about the selfless nun

Mother Teresa, commonly referred to as the "Saint of the Gutters,” in addition to being a well-known humanitarian on a global basis, also held the distinction of being an honorary  citizen of the United States. She received this remarkable honor in appreciation for her lifetime of work and unwavering commitment to reducing the suffering of the underprivileged and marginalized. Here are a few of her lesser-known facts.
At the age of 18, Mother Teresa left her family and entered the Sisters of Loreto in Dublin to pursue her calling as a nun. From that point forward, she never had the opportunity to reunite with her family throughout her lifetime.
Throughout her life, her faith did not always remain strong. The combined collection of Mother Teresa's writings called Come Be My Light contains a number of documents and private letters, many of which attest to the many times she struggled with questions regarding her faith and God. She even said at one point, "Deep down, there is nothing in me by emptiness and darkness."
Her birth name was Anjeze Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, with ‘Anjeze’ signifying a little flower in Albanian. Interestingly, she was born on August 26, 1910, but she chose to commemorate August 27th, as her true birthday, making it a significant date in her life.
Over 120 awards and distinctions were bestowed upon the legendary nun , including the Ramon Magsaysay Peace Prize in 1962 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
Her acquaintance with Princess Diana is another interesting fact. In addition to praying together at their final meeting in 1997, they also strolled hand in hand through the streets of New York City. Tragically, on August 31, Princess Diana died in a car accident, and five days later, Mother Teresa also died.
President Ronald Reagan and his wife presented Mother Teresa with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1985. Mother Teresa was a rare exception to this tradition, even though this medal is normally given to Americans who have made extraordinary contributions to their country.