By Francesca Pollio Fenton Dec 29, 2025 / 17:21 pm In a new sit-down interview with Father Mike Schmitz, who is best known for the “Bible in a Year” podcast and YouTube videos on Ascension Presents, actor Jonathan Roumie spoke in depth about his role portraying Jesus in the hit series …

By Sabrina Ferrisi New York City, New York, Oct 15, 2025 / 13:26 pm The 6th Annual Eucharistic procession organized by the Napa Institute took place in New York City on Oct. 14, a day after a Nor’easter soaked the tri-state area. Organizers praised God for holding back the rain during …

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jul 1, 2025 / 06:00 am When Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays Jesus in “The Chosen,” heard the news of the election of an American-born pope, he said he wept “because I just never thought I would ever live to see the day.” Two …

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú ACI Prensa Staff, Jun 25, 2025 / 15:32 pm Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays Jesus in the series “The Chosen,” greeted Pope Leo XIV at the end of Wednesday’s general audience on June 25 in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. Also present were other actors and …

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Feb 20, 2025 / 15:15 pm The official trailer for Season 5 of “The Chosen: Last Supper” was released Feb. 20 teasing several important moments from the week leading up to the death of Jesus — including his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the cleansing of …

By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Nov 28, 2023 / 15:25 pm The Catholic child sponsorship charity Unbound announced Tuesday that Jonathan Roumie, the actor who portrays Jesus in “The Chosen” TV series, has partnered with them to sponsor their 1 millionth child currently living in poverty. Roumie, a devout Catholic, was …

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Nov 1, 2023 / 15:06 pm On Nov. 1 the hit Christian series “The Chosen” released the trailer to its upcoming Christmas special, one that will be shown exclusively in theaters Dec. 12–17. “Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night” weaves “The Messengers,” a Christmas special …

By Joe Bukuras Boston, Mass., Jul 17, 2023 / 13:30 pm Filming of the fourth season of “The Chosen,” the popular Christian television series about Jesus and his disciples, will continue after a union granted the production an exemption from its strike against major Hollywood studios. The strike was announced July 13 by …

“There’s a new episode of The Chosen,” my husband said. In minutes the two of us were eagerly settled in the living room with our five children, ready for our favorite show. The kids’ questions during episodes range from “Is Jesus in this one?” to my favorite, “Why does Mom …

by Francesca Pollio Denver Newsroom, Dec 20, 2021 / 16:24 pm The internet series “The Chosen” recently hit theaters with a Christmas special that follows the birth of Christ through the eyes of Mary and Joseph. Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus, spoke with EWTN News In Depth about the mission …