Archbishop of Canterbury Apologizes for Church of England’s Role in Forced Adoptions

The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued an apology for the Church of England's role in forced adoptions that took place from the 1950s to the 1980s. During this period, tens of thousands of babies were forcibly taken from unmarried women and girls. The Church acknowledged the significant harm caused by this practice, expressing regret for the "pain, shame and indignity" inflicted upon those affected. The apology aims to acknowledge and make amends for the suffering endured by these individuals.

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