Jan 10, 2024 | FAN, Issues
An important part of advocacy for social justice is attending and planning actions. These visible events help our lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and around the country clearly see what issues are important to everyday people and the great numbers of us with Franciscan...
Jan 5, 2024 | FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
On January 5, 2024 FAN and Faith in Peace Concerts hosted the third annual Faith in Democracy Interfaith Vigil. If you missed any of the event, you can watch the recording here: Our featured faith leaders (listed below) shared messages on unity in these divided times....
Dec 15, 2023 | FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
Please consider participating in a Christian Nonviolence Call-in Day on Wednesday, Dec. 20 Background: As people of faith, we are called not to turn away from horrifying human suffering, but to respond in the most loving way possible even when that is difficult or...
Dec 1, 2023 | FAN, Human Rights, Immigration, Press Releases
Immediate Release December 1, 2023 Media Contact: Janine Walsh | walsh@franciscanaction.org Franciscan Action Network Urges Asylum Protection In their attempt to provide foreign assistance funding for Ukraine and other allies in the President’s emergency supplemental...
Dec 1, 2023 | FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
As the horrific images of suffering Gazans and traumatized hostages continue to break our hearts, FAN and other faith based organizations seek ways to build peace through nonviolent advocacy. This Advent, we encourage you to join us in sending a Christmas card to our...
Nov 2, 2023 | FAN, Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: November 2, 2023 Catholic pray-in at the White House calls for President Biden to support Israel-Hamas ceasefire Contact: Judy Coode, 202-425-0576jcoode@paxchristiusa.org Washington, DC – On Thursday, November 2 at 12:30 PM, Catholic and...
