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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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Franciscan Action Network Urges Asylum Protection
Immediate Release December 1, 2023 Media Contact: Janine Walsh | walsh@franciscanaction.org Franciscan Action Network Urges Asylum Protection In...
Christmas Peace Advocacy Card
As the horrific images of suffering Gazans and traumatized hostages continue to break our hearts, FAN and other faith based organizations seek ways...
Catholic pray-in at the White House calls for President Biden to support Israel-Hamas ceasefire
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: November 2, 2023 Catholic pray-in at the White House calls for President Biden to support Israel-Hamas ceasefire ...
FAN Needs You in 2024
What a year this has been for our work together as the Franciscan Action Network (FAN)! While our planet struggles with climate crises, the world’s...
Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference a great success!
One couldn't help but feel the positive energy in the room at the first Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference held Oct. 13-16 with the theme...
Press Statement: Calling for Diplomacy and Peacebuilding to generate a Just Peace in Ukraine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: Oct. 5, 2023 Calling for Diplomacy and Peacebuilding to generate a Just Peace in Ukraine WASHINGTON, DC – Religious...
Podcast: Jerusalem’s Contradictions and its Christians
Photo Creator: RONEN ZVULUN | Courtesy of: REUTERSFranciscan Action Network Executive Director Michele Dunne recently joined Terrestrial Jerusalem’s...
Laudato Si Action Plan from SoCal Franciscan Justice Circle
The Southern California Franciscan Justice Circle has been meeting, praying and discerning throughout 2023 in a process inspired by Laudato Si'...
Statement: International Faith Delegation Accompanies Guatemala During Elections
August 23, 2023 FAN Executive Director Michele Dunne joined an international faith delegation to Guatemala convened for a better understanding of...
