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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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2021 Annual Report
The year 2021 was one of transitions for us at Franciscan Action Network. We welcomed Sr. Louise Lears, SC to lead our climate advocacy and Michele...
Franciscans Helping Ukrainians
As the world watches the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine in horror, many of us are praying, speaking out against war, and also looking for practical...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscan Action Network Responds to Invasion of Ukraine
Immediate Release February 24, 2022 Washington, D.C. - The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) reaches out in concern for and solidarity with the people...
RE-humanize this Lent
On February 28th at 7pm ET (4pm PT), we hosted “RE-humanize this Lent” offering an hour of scripture, reflection, discussion, and prayer about how...
The Most Recent News on Gun Violence Prevention
The Biden Administration recently announced additional actions to reduce gun crime and make communities safer. These new actions are meant to build...
The Latest Advocacy Opportunities in Support of Immigrants
A bi-monthly newsletter published by our good friends at Interfaith Immigration Coalition supplies the latest ways to take action in support of our...
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...
