Franciscan Action Network
Catholic groups protest at White House to call for Gaza cease-fire
By Jack Jenkins — November 2, 2023
(RNS) — Asked about Biden's proposal for ‘humanitarian pauses’ instead of a cease-fire, one demonstrator called it a ‘minimalist’ proposal.
Faith leaders hold prayer vigils to mark second anniversary of Jan. 6 insurrection
By Alejandra Molina — January 5, 2023
(RNS) — Christian leaders are serving witness against the ‘unholy’ and ‘political’ ideology of Christian nationalism that they say ‘helped inspire the deadly attack on the Capitol.’
Catholic, Protestant groups support commission on US Indian boarding school policy
By Emily McFarlan Miller — October 4, 2021
(RNS) — US Senator Elizabeth Warren and the co-chairs of the Congressional Native American Caucus reintroduced the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the United States Act on Sept. 30, which many observed as a National Day of Remembrance for US Boarding Schools.
I’m a millennial Catholic activist — that shouldn’t sound strange
By Jason L. Miller — March 16, 2018
(RNS) — At a time when statistically many millennials have left the church behind because they no longer feel welcomed, I reaffirmed my decision ... to stay Catholic and to work for a church that fully promotes justice.
Inspired by St. Francis, young adults look to emulate his bond with nature
By Renée K. Gadoua — February 24, 2014
(RNS) The national ecumenical program encourages young adults, aged 18 to 35, to connect social and environmental justice activities with Franciscan teachings that stress the interconnectedness of creation.
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