May 12, 2016

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"Carrying out our ministry with the poor and the marginalized, we are often erroneously considered as social activists or as if we are taking political positions. Some ecclesial leaders would like that we might be more mystical and less apostolic. Which value is given to consecrated apostolic life, in particular that of women, from some parts of the hierarchical church?"

- UISG leaders, speaking with Pope Francis at a meeting May 12, 2016, as part of their triennial assembly in Rome

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