Feb 22, 2024 | FAN, Peacemaking
On February 29, 2024 the Franciscan Action Network hosted a Lenten program, “Preparing our Hearts to be Peacemakers.” Our speakers included renowned Franciscan scholar Fr. Michael Cusato OFM, scholar in residence at St. Bonaventure University, and Rachel Kleinfeld,...
Feb 20, 2024 | FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
A broad coalition of national and local Christian organizations and nonviolent peacemakers have envisioned a Ceasefire Campaign rooted in the transforming power of Jesus’ way of active nonviolence. This campaign has entailed months of creative nonviolent resistance...
Feb 15, 2024 | FAN, Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 14, 2024 Christian leaders take public action in call for ceasefire, humanitarian aid to Gaza Washington, DC – On Wednesday, February 14 at 11:00 AM in Lafayette Park by the White House, national Christian organizations and peacemakers...
Feb 14, 2024 | FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
On February 14, 2024, Christians for Ceasefire held an Ash Wednesday Catholic Mass and Public Witness for Peace in the Holy Land at the White House as the launch of a Lenten Ceasefire Campaign. The purpose of the event was to call attention to and in mourning for the...
Feb 5, 2024 | FAN, Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 5, 2024 Franciscans Say NO to Senate Supplemental Funding Bill Washington, D.C. – “Franciscan Action Network (FAN) cannot accept a bill that pits communities against each other and offers no humane solution for increasing numbers of...
