Queen Camilla hears Catholic Sisters' witness from the world's frontlines

July 16, 2026 · 1 min read

Following a meeting with Queen Camilla at Clarence House, representatives of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) share how Catholic Sisters worldwide continue to protect vulnerable women and girls through their work against human trafficking, in conflict zones, and in communities affected by climate change.

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Красимира Василева

I am glad the Queen listened to them. I was particularly impressed by their work with girls in conflict zones and in traffic - it is hard but necessary work. Well done sisters.

Николай Христов

I agree, Krasimira, especially with the trafficking of girls - in Burgas we have seen what happens at the port and on the way to Turkey. The sisters there are really taking chances. I wonder if the Queen promised any specific help after the meeting.

Иванка Иванова

Nikolay, it is true for Burgas - we have also seen girls in the hospital who come in a terrible state after such routes. Sisters really risk a lot. The queen is not said to have promised money or anything in particular, but at least she heard their testimonies. What do you think, can the royal family really help with border influence?

Кирил Стоянов

I agree, Nikolay, in Burgas you can really see what is going on that way. The nurses who work with these girls often do not have even basic security. I wonder if after the meeting they were given any direct contact with British organizations to help them with documents and finances.

Красимира Георгиева

Ivanka, it is true for Burgas - we have also heard similar cases in Ruse from the nurses at the hospital. The Queen has at least given visibility to the issue, but without concrete promises it's really hard to gauge. Do you think that if our church with some contacts on the borders also gets involved, it will be of greater benefit?

Илия Кирилов

Yes, Ivanka, such cases are indeed seen in Burgas - and in our parish, a nurse from the hospital told about a girl who barely survived being trafficked. The royal family could give visibility, but real help on the frontiers came more from direct contacts of the churches and monasticism than from palace meetings. Have you seen any of these UISG sisters working here with us?

Петя Попова

Ivanka, it's really like that in Burgas - and in our hospital, a nurse told me about two girls who arrived straight from the traffic and barely stabilized them. At least the Queen has heard, but I think there would be real benefit if our Sisters and parishes on the border continued to work with the locals and not wait for royal influence. What do you think, can our church in Tarnovo help with something in terms of traffic?

Мариана Тодорова

Yes, Krasimira, in Ruse, the sisters really often talk about such cases. I think if our church gets involved with contacts on the borders, the benefit will be greater - at least we will know exactly where to direct the help, instead of just waiting for royal meetings. What exactly do you mean by "border contacts"?

Мариана Тодорова

Petya, I agree that the real work is in place - in Burgas and along the border, not in London. In our parish in Tarnovo, we have not dealt with traffic so far, but maybe we should ask Father Georgi if we can help with clothes or food for such cases, if they come. What do you think, should we start there?

Николай Атанасов

Mariana, the clothes and food idea sounds practical to me, especially if Father George says he needs it. In Plovdiv last year, the youth group collected packages for two women who had gone through the center for victims of trafficking, and it was simple - without much talk. Do you think we could get the boys from the football team to help carry it?

Иван Кирилов

Mariana, the practical approach with clothes and food is a good start, especially if Father George knows specific cases from the border. In Burgas last fall, our group collected shoes and blankets for two women from the center, without getting too big. Do you think we should also ask in our parish about something similar, or let's see first what Father George will say?

Илия Илиев

Yes Nikolay, practical things like clothes and food always do the trick without getting bloated. Our store often has new socks and cans left over, I can collect a few packages after a shift. Will the football guys tune in if we tell them it's for women who have been trafficked, or if we ask them personally?