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Representatives of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) recently met with Her Majesty Queen Camilla at Clarence House in London to share the work of Catholic Sisters serving vulnerable communities around the world. Their discussions focused on human trafficking, conflict, climate change, and the protection of women and girls.
Among the UISG delegation was Sr. Maamalifar Poreku, MSOLA, Executive Co-Secretary of the UISG-USG Commission for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation. During the meeting, she highlighted how climate change is already affecting the lives of millions of people, particularly the poorest communities, forcing many families to migrate and increasing their vulnerability to human trafficking.
Sr. Maamalifar also shared how women religious are responding through environmental education, sustainable agriculture, access to water, and livelihood initiatives that strengthen the resilience of communities and promote human dignity. She emphasized that caring for creation must always go hand in hand with social justice and the empowerment of women and young people.
The meeting recognized the vital contribution of Catholic Sisters across the world and their commitment to bringing hope, justice, and compassionate care to those most affected by poverty, conflict, and environmental challenges.
Source: Summary based on a Vatican News article by Linda Bordoni, “Queen Camilla hears Catholic Sisters’ witness from the world’s frontlines,” published on 17 July 2026. Readers can access the original article on the Vatican News website.
