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Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus, and the example of Saints Francis and Clare, the Franciscan Action Network is a collective Franciscan voice seeking to transform United States public policy related to peace making, care for creation, poverty, and human rights.
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The Covid Vaccine: A Franciscan Perspective
As part of our commitment to promote the Covid-19 Vaccine and equity in distribution, Franciscan Action Network has planned a webinar to look at the...
Solidarity With Seafarers Campaign
Each year, the Coalition of Catholic Organizations Against Human Trafficking (CCOAHT), of which Franciscan Action Network is a member, launches a...
#WeAreEssential Fast for Freedom Launches in Washington, D.C.
June 9, 2021 was the launch of the #WeAreEssential Fast for Freedom in Washington, D.C. (pictured, below, left) to shine a spotlight on our nation’s...
Gun Violence is Running Rampant and Must be Stopped
Recently, we learned of some scary statistics on the topic of gun violence. Here are some we wanted to share: For every person shot and killed by a...
The Earth Bill
The NYC Franciscan Solidarity Table and Metro New York Catholic Climate Movement have joined with the Climate Crisis Policy Organization (CCP) to...
Faithful Democracy Discussion on Podcast, “Politics Done Right”
FAN's own Jason Miller joined Egberto Willies on his podcast, Politics Done Right on May 27, 2021 to engage in a discussion on those of faith in the...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Call for Peace in Middle East
May 13, 2021 Washington, DC - Franciscans know well the story of Francis of Assisi crossing the battle lines of the 5th crusade to begin to build a...
Take Action: Sign the Faith Family Reunification Petition
In 2018, through the ‘zero tolerance’ policy, 5,500 migrant families were cruelly separated. To this day, families remain separated and the trauma...
Franciscan Action Network Joins Climate Crisis Policy
At the invitation of Franciscan Solidarity Table members in New York, Franciscan Action Network is proud to announce our participation with the...