9,000 babies died in Ireland’s mother and baby homes

IRELAND
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

January 12, 2021

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A disturbing report into Ireland’s mother and baby homes, where unwed mothers were sent to give birth and forced to give their babies up for adoption, says along with other indignities, 9,000 babies died in the care of the 18 homes. The Irish Catholic Church, which ran the homes, has apologized and the prime minister is also expected to apologize this week.

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