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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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Saint Francis Forum 2019: Muslim-Christian Dialogue
In November, the Franciscan Friars Conventual invited Unity Production Foundation and the Franciscan Action Network to a day of discussion in...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Denounce Further Expansion of Muslim Ban as Islamophobic
February 3, 2020Media Contact:Janine Walsh, walsh@franciscanaction.org, 203-685-1856 Franciscans Denounce Further Expansion of Muslim Ban as...
We Took the Plunge! Thank you for your Support!
January 25, 2020 saw crowds of enthusiastic plungers gathered at the National Harbor outside of Washington, D.C. for the 15th annual Polar Bear...
Get Your Copy the Sultan and the Saint DVD and Guide
FAN proudly offers copies of the Emmy nominated docu-drama depicting the peaceful encounter of St. Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of Egypt.
FAN Supports Partners Working to End Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is an exploitation of vulnerability and migrants are among the most vulnerable populations. St. Josephine Bakhita, who was from...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Cry Out: No War with Iran
Immediate Release January 3, 2020 Media Contact: Janine Walsh | 203-685-1856 | walsh@franciscanaction.org Franciscans Cry Out: NO WAR WITH IRAN...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Sickened By Vandalism at Nessah Synagogue
December 17, 2019 Immediate Release Media Contact: Janine Walsh | walsh@franciscanaction.org | (203) 685-1856 Franciscans Sickened By Vandalism at...
PRESS RELEASE: Multiple Faith-based Advocacy Organizations Join Jane Fonda for Today’s Fire Drill Friday
December 6, 2019 Immediate Release Media Contact: Janine Walsh | walsh@franciscanaction.org | (203) 685-1856 Multiple Faith-based Advocacy...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Applaud House Passage of Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019
December 6, 2019Immediate ReleaseMedia Contact:Janine Walsh | walsh@franciscanaction.org | (203) 685-1856Franciscans Applaud House Passage of Voting...