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Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus, and the example of Saints Francis and Clare, the Franciscan Action Network is a collective Franciscan voice seeking to transform United States public policy related to peace making, care for creation, poverty, and human rights.
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Media Statement: Franciscans deplore assassination attempt
July 15, 2024 Media Contact:Janine Walsh, walsh@franciscanaction.org Washington, D.C. - Franciscan Action Network deplores the heinous attempt to...
Nuclear Weapons: What you don’t know can hurt you
On July 17 at 4pm ET / 1pm PT Franciscan Action Network hosted a special informational webinar: “Nuclear Weapons: What you don’t know can hurt you.”...
Wisconsin FJCs and Franciscans Express Concerns over Line 5
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is considering permits that would allow Canadian oil giant Enbridge to build a new 41-mile segment of its Line 5...
2024 Wear Orange Peace Walk & Block Party
Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia and associates, including members of the DE Valley Franciscan Justice Circle and FAN staff members (pictured...
Milwaukee FJC: Jericho Walk
On the morning of May 2, 2024, the E. Wisconsin Franciscan Justice Circle organized a multi-generational group of 40 people to gather on the...
CT-RI Justice Circle Member has LTE Published
Recently a member of the CT-RI Franciscan Justice Circle submitted a Letter to the Editor on nuclear weapons that was published in a local paper,...
Acting Franciscan Podcast
How are we called to live the gospel life in the Franciscan Tradition in our modern world? While we do not have all the answers, we know that...
Creation Care in Cleveland
Moved to action by the decision of the state of Ohio to allow fracking in designated wildlife areas and state parks, a Cleveland Area - FJC member...
Mid-Hudson Valley, NY Franciscan Justice Circle Events
On April 21, members of the Mid-Hudson Valley, NY Franciscan Justice Circle participated in a viewing and discussion of the film, The Letter-A...
