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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: Faith Groups and Activists Pressure Congress to ask Administration Where Are the Refugees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 2, 2019CONTACT: media@cwsglobal.org | 202.733.5151Faith Groups and Activists Pressure Congress to ask Administration...
Photographic Essay “Stranger Fruit” by John Henry
Photographer John Henry reimagines the Pietà in moving photographs of black mothers and sons in his photo essay, "Stranger Fruit."From his...
People of Faith Are Taking Action for the Environment
Maryland Catholics Advocate in AnnapolisOn Feb. 18th, in Annapolis, Maryland, Catholics from 19 parishes gathered (pictured, top) to march to the...
President’s Day Rally at White House
February 20, 2019This President's Day, a broad coalition coordinated rallies and events all over the country in protest of the declaration of a...
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Continue to Stand With Our Immigrant Sisters and Brothers
There is no National Emergency at our Southern Border; A Wall to Keep Out Asylum Seekers is Immoral
FAN 2018 Annual Report
The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) is proud to share news of the past year's successes in our 2018 Annual Report. We encourage all of our...
Franciscans Call on Republican Leadership to Stand Firm in Light of Rep. King’s Comments
Call on Faith Leaders to Rescind their Statement of Support
40 Days; 40 Ways: A Guide to a Green Lent
Creation-centered activities to ponder and challenge you during Lent.
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscan Action Network Fears Another Unjust Government Shutdown Over Immoral and Unnecessary Border Wall
Say current stalemate is not cause for national emergency
