Human Rights
Franciscans emphasize the dignity of the human person, especially in its social nature.
Although all creation is the “footprint of God,” the Franciscan tradition understands that human beings are also created in the very image and likeness of God. Humans represent in a special way God who is Trinity, and therefore we achieve our personal fulfillment in relationship to God and in community rather than in the isolation of individualism.
“Her life was an instruction and a lesson to others: in this book of life some learned the rule of living, in this mirror of life others learned to behold the paths of life.”
—Papal Decree of the Canonization of St. Clare
FAN Supports Partners Working to End Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is an exploitation of vulnerability and migrants are among the most vulnerable populations. St. Josephine Bakhita, who was from...
While Sisters Rally in Washington, Make a Call to Your Senators
Every day that goes by is another day that an immigrant family lives in fear of deportation or detention. This is wrong. Families belong together....
Faith Delegation to Honduras final report
Sr. Maria Orlandini, OSF was one of the delegation of 75 faith leaders who visited Honduras in March of this year. The trip was made to understand...
Successful Catholic Day of Action for Immigrant Children
July 18, 2019 Today inside the Russell Senate Office Building Rotunda, 70 Catholic leaders locked arms in an act of nonviolent civil disobedience,...
Catholics Take Action for Immigrant Children
Keep watching this space for updates on the “Catholic Actions for Migrant Children.”
What Can We Do About Raids and the Humanitarian Crisis at the Border?
With many getting rightfully upset about the way people are being treated at our border, we offer these helpful resources.
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