In a moment that left even the ever-unflappable Whoopi Goldberg stunned, a group of nuns—yes, nuns—have gone viral for their bold and unexpected approach to tackling poverty head-on.

During a heartfelt segment on The View, the panel highlighted a growing grassroots movement led by a coalition of Catholic sisters who are using unconventional methods to empower marginalized communities. From launching cooperative businesses to confronting political leaders face-to-face, these women of faith are doing far more than praying — they’re shaking up the system.

Goldberg, known for her sharp wit and strong opinions, grew visibly emotional as she listened to the segment. “You always think of nuns as being quiet, behind the scenes,” she said. “But what these women are doing… it’s fierce. It’s real. It’s revolutionary.”

The sisters—many of whom are in their 60s and 70s—have been corruption in local aid programs, exposing how resources meant for the poor are being funneled elsewhere. One nun even shock on live radio, accusing her diocese of failing its moral duty.

Their work doesn’t stop at advocacy. In some of the poorest neighborhoods in the country, they’ve started community-run grocery stores, built transitional housing, and created micro-loan programs for single mothers. As one sister put it: “We’re not just praying about hunger. We’re ending it.”

Despite their noble mission, they’ve faced backlash from within and outside the Church. Some critics accuse them of being “too political,” and there have even been attempts to tẩy chay their initiatives. But the sisters aren’t backing down. In fact, they’ve  from church-sponsored programs if changes aren’t made at the institutional level.

Social media has erupted in support. One viral post reads: “When nuns are doing more for the people than our politicians, you know something’s broken.”

Whoopi closed the segment with a quiet, powerful nod: “I’m not Catholic. But I’d follow them anywhere.”

This isn’t just a story about religion—it’s about courage, conviction, and women refusing to be sidelined. And in today’s world, that’s the kind of movement that demands attention.