Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) | Middlesbrough Diocese

Bishop Moth welcomes scrapping of two-child benefits cap

Michael McG — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:46:10 +0000

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 decision to scrap the policy that imposed a two-child cap on claims for Universal Credit. […]

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Caritas shares new guide ahead of Prisoners’ Sunday

Michael McG — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:48:08 +0000

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 UK.The guide is designed to empower parishes and individuals to discern ways they can […]

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Middlesbrough Caritas statement on Palestine

Michael McG — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:56:43 +0000

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 experience cruelty, violence, death and destruction on a daily basis.We support Pax […]

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