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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 Statement: Calling for Diplomacy and Peacebuilding to generate a Just Peace in Ukraine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: Oct. 5, 2023 Calling for Diplomacy and Peacebuilding to generate a Just Peace in Ukraine WASHINGTON, DC – Religious...
Podcast: Jerusalem’s Contradictions and its Christians
Photo Creator: RONEN ZVULUN | Courtesy of: REUTERSFranciscan Action Network Executive Director Michele Dunne recently joined Terrestrial Jerusalem’s...
Laudato Si Action Plan from SoCal Franciscan Justice Circle
The Southern California Franciscan Justice Circle has been meeting, praying and discerning throughout 2023 in a process inspired by Laudato Si'...
Statement: International Faith Delegation Accompanies Guatemala During Elections
August 23, 2023 FAN Executive Director Michele Dunne joined an international faith delegation to Guatemala convened for a better understanding of...
Montana Youth Activists Prevail
A Montana judge has sided with 16 youth activists finding that the state violated their right to a "clean and healthful environment," which the...
Updates on Ukraine Nonviolent Peacebuilding Initiatives
Some updates to encourage us as work continues on this issue. On Thursday Sept. 21, the International Day of Peace, FAN Just Peace Fellow Eli...
Take Action on Immigrant Family Unity
The principle of family unity is a cornerstone of our Franciscan faith. But millions of immigrant families are separated every day because of an...
Plan to Celebrate the Season of Creation
Each year from September 1 to October 4, the Christian family unites for a worldwide celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home. As...
Prayer for guidance on AI Inspired by St. Clare of Assisi
On the feast of St. Clare 2023, we offer a prayer for the responsible use and governance of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI)....
