Apr 30, 2021 | FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
Our country’s gun violence takes the lives of more than 100 people, on average, every single day. We need more than thoughts and prayers from our lawmakers. We need action now, starting with background check legislation. Background checks save lives but...
Apr 22, 2021 | Faithful Democracy, FAN, Press Releases
April 22, 2021 Urge its quick passage in Senate Washington, D.C. – “As Franciscans and Franciscan-hearted people who are inspired by Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi, the Franciscan Action Network (FAN) follows the call of Pope Francis to “meet...
Apr 22, 2021 | FAN, Press Releases
April 22, 2021 It is long past time our nation and our church confront white supremacy Washington, D.C. – The Franciscan Action Network welcomes this week’s verdict in the Derek Chauvin case as a long-overdue milestone in police accountability. This decision...
Apr 15, 2021 | Press Releases
April 15, 2021 Keep your promise and sign the Presidential Determination immediately Washington, D.C. – The Biden Administration must act for refugees now. Each fiscal year, the president must set a cap on the number of refugees that the United States will...
Apr 1, 2021 | FAN, Issues
Description: Inspired by Saint Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis’ Fratelli Tutti calls for a way of life marked by the “flavor of the Gospel.” The pope’s latest encyclical focuses on contemporary social and economic problems while urging an ideal world of...
