Helmut Kohl

Mother Teresa was a model for goodness and humanity for millions of people around the world — for Christians and non-Christians alike. She helped the poorest of the poor, gave them a sense of dignity and the courage to go on living again. She gave her love and devotion to children in particular.

Mother Teresa’s visits to Germany were unforgettable events. I myself am grateful for my encounters with her. She urgently directed our attention to the worst kind of poverty — the misery of people who know no love. She taught us to overcome indifference with compassion.

Mother Teresa will never be forgotten and will continue to be a model even after her death. Her memory is bound to the hope for a better, more humane world.