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Devout Catholic actor Jonathan Roumie, known for his role as Jesus Christ in "The Chosen," is an executive producer and narrator of the new film "Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story."

Actor Jonathan Roumie calls Father Flanagan’s mission portrayed in new film ‘timeless’

Oct 5, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The film, narrated and produced by Jonathan Roumie will be released for one night only in theaters across the country... Read more

Group of orphans.

Ecuador shelter serves patients and orphaned children with HIV

Dec 19, 2018

The San Luis Gonzaga Catholic shelter in Guayaquil, Ecuador, provides free lodging and care for people with HIV, including children... Read more

Pope Francis address the community of the Hogar El Principito children's home in Puerto Maldonado, Peru, Jan. 19, 2018.

The world needs you, Francis tells young people at children's home

Jan 19, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Speaking to kids at a home for orphaned and abandoned children on Friday, Pope Francis said they have much to... Read more

Most children in orphanages aren't actually orphans. This group wants to help them.

Sep 26, 2017

By Michelle La Rosa

Shannon Senefeld always assumed that children in orphanages are mostly orphans. Most people make that assumption. Read more

Children in Rwanda, Africa.

Millions of African children orphaned by violence, AIDS

Jul 17, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

Tens of millions of African orphans are in need of support and care from a loving, stable family said experts... Read more

Katie Murphy gives instructions to runners at the 2012 Run for the Little Flowers Virtual 5K. Photo courtesy of Katie Murphy.

Charity 5K takes on new meaning as family preps for adoption

Aug 29, 2013

The organizer of a charitable run to raise funds for orphans in China says the event has special meaning this... Read more