Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950 . ` I am confident that this year will be for the church and the world an occasion of joyful gratitude to God for the inestimable gift that Mother Teresa was in her lifetime and continues to be through the affectionate and tireless work of you , her spiritual children , '' the pontiff 's statement said . Message from Pope Benedict XVI read aloud at Mass celebration . Comment:
Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950 . Message from Pope Benedict XVI read aloud at Mass celebration . Comment: