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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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Dialogue with Palestinian and Israeli Bereaved Families for Peace
Franciscan Action Network hosted a virtual event featuring two speakers from the Holy Land, one Israeli and one Palestinian, who are members of the...
Preparing our Hearts to be Peacemakers
On February 29, 2024 the Franciscan Action Network hosted a Lenten program, “Preparing our Hearts to be Peacemakers.” Our speakers included renowned...
Christians for Ceasefire and Just Peace
A broad coalition of national and local Christian organizations and nonviolent peacemakers have envisioned a Ceasefire Campaign rooted in the...
Christian leaders take public action in call for ceasefire, humanitarian aid to Gaza
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 14, 2024 Christian leaders take public action in call for ceasefire, humanitarian aid to Gaza Washington, DC – On...
Ceasefire Ash Wednesday Mass
On February 14, 2024, Christians for Ceasefire held an Ash Wednesday Catholic Mass and Public Witness for Peace in the Holy Land at the White House...
Franciscans Say NO to Senate Supplemental Funding Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 5, 2024 Franciscans Say NO to Senate Supplemental Funding Bill Washington, D.C. - “Franciscan Action Network (FAN)...
Building a world without nuclear weapons
On Saturday, January 27, 2024, FAN cosponsored an online forum organized by Pax Christi USA focused on the grave concern regarding the increasing...
2024 Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference
2024 Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference: Acting for Peace, People, Planet! Dates: Saturday, October 12 - Tuesday, October 15 2024(Note:...
FAN Shows Up – 2024 Actions and Events
An important part of advocacy for social justice is attending and planning actions. These visible events help our lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and...
