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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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We Must Confront America’s Original Sin
The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) brings a message of Peace and Good to all on this feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, OFM Conventual.
Contemporary Interpretation of the Beatitudes
Inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical on ecology, Laudato Si’, this contemporary version of the Beatitudes is offered as a prayer for global action on the current climate crisis. A collaboration of the Franciscan Action Network and the Global Catholic Climate Movement.
Franciscans Condemn the Administration’s Decision to Pull Out of Paris Climate Agreement
The United States must take the lead in addressing the climate crisis by honoring international agreements
PRESS RELEASE: Franciscans Disturbed by Administration’s Second Travel Ban Announcement
Franciscans Disturbed by Administration’s Second Travel Ban Announcement
With the Ninth Circuit Court Unanimously Deciding The First Ban was Unconstitutional, It’s Inconceivable that the Administration Would Try Again
World Premiere of The Sultan and the Saint Receives Enthusiastic Reviews
A close to capacity crowd was on hand for the World Premiere of The Sultan and the Saint Docudrama in Washington, D.C.
FRANCIS Pledge: Commitment to Civility in Discourse
Take the Pledge Today We invite you to download and read this essay on Civility in Discourse, by Br. Albert Merz, OFM. Then commit to the FRANCIS...
Franciscan Family Post-Paris Webinars Now Available
Click here for the links to two webinars that provide a summary of the Franciscan Delegation at Paris Climate Summit.
Guided Rosary on Caring for Creation
Click here for information on FAN’s Guided Rosary on Caring for Creation
Fast for Families Rally in Washington, D.C. a Success!
Rally to welcome home the Fast for Families bus Tour in Washington, D.C. was a huge success thanks in part to you!
