Bishop Moth welcomes scrapping of two-child benefits cap
Bishop Richard Moth, chair of the Department for Social Justice for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, has welcomed the government’s decision to scrap the two-child cap on Universal Credit payments. He said: “I warmly welcome the government’s...
Caritas shares new guide ahead of Prisoners’ Sunday
In the lead-up to the Jubilee for Prisoners on Sunday December 14, Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) is sharing a new Call to Action Guide in response to last year’s Bishops’ Conference publication, Remember Me, which focuses on the criminal justice system in the...
Pilgrimage to Lourdes for people of the sea
Stella Maris is delighted to invite sick, retired and active seafarers, fishers and their families from the UK and EU to join the charity on its inaugural Stella Maris Lourdes Pilgrimage from May 25 to 30 2026.This pilgrimage brings together those who have lived and...
Middlesbrough Caritas statement on Palestine
Middlesbrough Caritas statement on Palestine We are encouraged by the UK government’s recognition of the State of Palestine. This is a welcome act and a first step towards justice for Palestinians and Israelis.However, the people of Gaza and the West Bank continue to...
