Feb 24, 2022 | Press Releases
Immediate Release February 24, 2022 Washington, D.C. – The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) reaches out in concern for and solidarity with the people of Ukraine as they face an unprovoked military aggression from Russia. Russia’s concerns regarding NATO expansion...
Feb 24, 2022 | Consistent Ethic of Life, Issues, Peacemaking
On February 28th at 7pm ET (4pm PT), we hosted “RE-humanize this Lent” offering an hour of scripture, reflection, discussion, and prayer about how we can use the weeks of Lent to become “re-humanizers,” resisting the dangers of dehumanizing discourse to our fellow...
Feb 11, 2022 | FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
The Biden Administration recently announced additional actions to reduce gun crime and make communities safer. These new actions are meant to build on the five-part, comprehensive strategy announced last June meant to tackle the persistent spike in gun crimes due to...
Feb 11, 2022 | FAN, Human Rights, Immigration, Issues
A bi-monthly newsletter published by our good friends at Interfaith Immigration Coalition supplies the latest ways to take action in support of our migrant sisters and brothers. Uplift Black voices and immigrant advocacy this Black History Month Using this toolkit,...
Jan 31, 2022 | Consistent Ethic of Life, FAN, Human Rights, Issues
FAN staff participated in the 2022 March for Life in Washington, D.C. under a “consistent ethic of life” banner on Friday, Jan 21. This value is sacred to all Franciscans, who are dedicated to a profound respect for human life and supporting the most...
