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Sister Maria Rosa Leggol, a Franciscan sister who some call the "Mother Teresa of the Honduras" is shown hugging a child in this image taken from the documentary "With This Light." Sister Maria Rosa is credited for helping to improve the lives of over 80,000 children and young people living with poverty and violence in Honduras. (OSV News photo/courtesy Miraflores Films)

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


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Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Social Justice

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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