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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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Laudato Si Week Webinar
On the heels of our successful virtual gathering of Franciscans for Ecumenical Advocacy Days, the staff of FAN was proud to host a Laudato Si'...
Help us Nurture, Cherish, and Care for God’s Creation
This month we celebrate the 5th anniversary of Laudato Si’ – the environmental encyclical of Pope Francis that calls on the faithful to take up our...
“Faithful Democracy” Money in Politics Campaign
The Gospel of Matthew tells us that we must not serve God and money. (Matthew 6:24) After hearing God’s call to “rebuild His Church” a young St....
Creation 3-2-1
FAN Member Carolyn D. Townes, OFS is the National Animator of Justice Peace and Integrity of Creation for the U.S. Secular Franciscan Order and has...
Virtual Franciscan Ecumenical Advocacy Days Gathering
Each year, Franciscans gather at the Ecumenical Advocacy Days' (EAD) annual conference to build relationships, hear about advocacy opportunities and...
Faithful Democracy Town Hall: Protecting Our Democracy in the Face of COVID-19
The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) is a proud leader of the Faithful Democracy coalition. This is a multifaith coalition of faith-based...
FAN Works to Support DACA Youth and Immigrants
Faith communities across traditions have repeatedly demonstrated an unwavering commitment to immigrant youth and their families. Over the years, the...
PRESS RELEASE: Pandemic No Excuse for Immigration Ban
April 21, 2020 Media Contact: Janine Walsh, walsh@franciscanaction.org, 203-685-1856 Pandemic No Excuse for Immigration Ban Franciscan Action...
Franciscans Celebrate Caring for Creation
As followers of the patron saint of ecology, Franciscans are used to gathering at rallys and vigils for the climate, as in the above photo from a...