Radio Interview: ‘The Mother Teresa of Honduras’ – Sister Maria Rose Leggol

Have you heard about the life and ministry of Sister Maria Rosa Leggol, sometimes called “the Mother Teresa of Honduras”? Over more than 70 years of service to the impoverished and orphaned in her country, she helped more than 87,000 children and their families. Sister Maria Rosa is the subject of a documentary, “With This Light,” now available on many streaming platforms. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty chatted with Jessica Sarowitz, executive producer of the film, and Nicole Bernaardi-Reis, director of the movie, about this dynamic nun and her legacy.

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