Feb 29, 2024 | FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
Franciscan Action Network hosted a virtual event featuring two speakers from the Holy Land, one Israeli and one Palestinian, who are members of the Parents Circle – Families Forum. They shared their personal stories of loss and discussed how they continue to work...
Feb 22, 2024 | FAN, Peacemaking
Please join the Franciscan Action Network on Thursday, February 29 at 7 pm Eastern (4 pm Pacific) for a Lenten program, “Preparing our Hearts to be Peacemakers.” Our speakers will be renowned Franciscan scholar Fr. Michael Cusato OFM, scholar in residence at St....
Feb 20, 2024 | FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
A broad coalition of national and local Christian organizations and nonviolent peacemakers have envisioned a Lenten Ceasefire Campaign rooted in the transforming power of Jesus’ way of active nonviolence. This Lenten campaign has arisen out of collaboration during...
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 2, 2024 | FAN, Issues, Peacemaking
On Saturday, January 27, 2024, FAN cosponsored an online forum organized by Pax Christi USA focused on the grave concern regarding the increasing threat of nuclear war and what ordinary citizens can do to prevent it. Speakers were:John C. Wester, Archbishop of Santa...
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....