The Franciscans and Dominicans

It is ironic that the Franciscan and Dominican orders, which were apparently responsible for fulfilling the pastoral need in the cities to everyday people, also ended up being the inquisitors of those people. I don't know if there were some major changes in the order, but poverty was a main virtue for them. It is hard to believe that throughout the changes in positions that obviously meant increased prestige and power, they truly held to that belief in poverty. Even if they didn't, there is something to be said for them, as they still are around today.