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...
Mar 24, 2021 | FAN, Peacemaking, Press Releases
March 23, 2021 Washington, D.C. – Shocked and saddened by yesterday’s mass murder in Boulder, Colorado, the Franciscan Action Network (FAN) calls for a national ban on assault weapons. Franciscans and the Franciscan-hearted are people of peace and non-violence....
Mar 18, 2021 | FAN, Press Releases
March 18, 2021 Washington, D.C. – “As we advocate in the spirits of Saints Francis and Clare and believe in the human dignity of all, the Franciscan Action Network (FAN) is delighted that the For the People Act, S1, has been introduced in the Senate. FAN urges...
Mar 18, 2021 | FAN, Press Releases
March 18, 2021 Demand Immediate Comprehensive Gun Violence Legislation and an End to Misogyny and White Supremacy Washington, D.C. – As investigations continue into Tuesday night’s shooting spree at multiple Atlanta-area massage parlors, Franciscan Action...
