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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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Franciscan Action Network Applauds House Passage of Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act
January 13, 2022 Calls on Senate to Act Immediately WASHINGTON, DC -- The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) applauds the House passage of the House...
Healing the Wound: An Interfaith Vigil
Historically, faith leaders and traditions have stood together to help our nation heal at times of crisis. The damaging events of January 6th, 2021...
Key Facts and the Top Immigration Explainers of 2021
What do the people you interact with daily think about migrants? There are many opinions and arguments made and it is difficult to always know how...
Healing the Wound: An Interfaith Vigil
As we approach the anniversary of the riot at the U.S. Capitol, Franciscan Action Network invites you to join us for Healing the Wound: An...
Advent Calendars and Resources from FAN Partners
As we start another Advent Season, several of our friends and partner organizations have shared with us some resources and calendars to promote...
Virtual 9th Annual National Vigil for Victims of Gun Violence
Our partners at Newtown Action Alliance and other gun violence prevention organizations will once again be honoring all victims of gun violence this...
Join in the Laudato Si’ Action Platform
Recently in Rome, the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development launched the much awaited enrollment phase of the Laudato Si’...
Franciscan Climate Advocacy After COP26
Please join Franciscan Action Network on Tuesday, November 16 at 1:00pm ET (10am PT, 7pm Rome) for “Franciscan Climate Advocacy After COP26,” a...
Franciscans React to Lack of Cooperation on John Lewis VRAA Vote
Immediate Release November 3, 2021 Washington, D.C. - Today, Senate Republicans have blocked the possibility of a public floor debate on the John...