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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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FAN Marches for Life
FAN staff participated in the 2022 March for Life in Washington, D.C. under a "consistent ethic of life" banner on Friday, Jan 21. This value is...
FAN Staff to Speak at Webinar on Human Trafficking
The USCCB, Catholic Health Association and the U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking are hosting a joint webinar on February 2nd at 3pm ET...
National Gun Violence Survivors Week is Feb. 1-7
From February 1–7, 2022, we will honor the fourth annual National Gun Violence Survivors Week. National Gun Violence Survivors Week allows us to...
FAN Staff will Plunge Again in 2022
The staff of the Franciscan Action Network has once again committed to join our partners at Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) to jump into...
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...
