VATICAN CITY
BBC News
Irishwoman Philomena Lee and actor Steve Coogan have met the Pope as they brought a campaign for the release of secret adoption files to the Vatican.
Mrs Lee’s 50-year search for the son she was forced to give up for adoption in her homeland inspired the actor’s latest Oscar-nominated film, Philomena.
She is now leading a campaign to help reunite families who were separated through forced adoption in Ireland.
Coogan, who wrote, produced and starred in the film, is supporting her project.
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