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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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PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Mourn Another Mass Shooting
March 18, 2021 Demand Immediate Comprehensive Gun Violence Legislation and an End to Misogyny and White Supremacy Washington, D.C. - As...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Recognize the Hurt of LGBTQ Catholics
March 17, 2021 All Human Beings Are Utterly Cherished as Children of God Washington, D.C. - The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) recognizes that all...
FAN Mentioned on House Floor Ahead of HR1 Vote
Last night, March 3, 2021, the House passed HR1 which will expand voting rights and get big money out of politics. Before the vote, the Franciscan...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscan Action Network Applauds the Passage of the For the People Act
March 3, 2021 Washington, D.C. - The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the For the People Act...
Franciscan Federation Webinar with FAN’s Jason Miller
To heal the divisions and injustices of our world, Pope Francis calls for a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach at all levels: personal, social,...
Join in the Sacred People, Sacred Earth Day of Action
As Franciscans and Franciscan-hearted people, we have a special responsibility to care for all God’s Creation and hurting communities, especially in...
Franciscan Values Lenten Reflection Series
When Franciscan Action Network (FAN) was founded in 2007, a set of Franciscan Values was developed by Fr. Thomas Nairn, OFM. These were set as a...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Applaud Pro-Immigrant Executive Actions
January 22, 2021 Washington, D.C. - The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) welcomes the executive actions taken by the Biden Administration yesterday...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscan Action Network Applauds Announcement U.S. will Rejoin Paris Climate Accord
January 21, 2021 Washington, D.C. - The Franciscan Action Network today applauds the announcement from the Biden Administration that the United...