Head of church in England and Wales apologises in documentary about women who were pressured into handing over their babies in the 50s,60s and 70sHow did this affect you? Share your storyThe head of the Catholic church in England and Wales has apologised for its portion in the” hurt” caused to young single women who say they were felt pressured into handing over their babies for adoption in the 1950s, 60s and 70s.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols acknowledged the “the grief and pain caused by the giving up of a child through adoption”, or adding: “Sadly for single mothers,adoption was considered to be in the best interests of the mother and child because of the associated stigma and the lack of support for lone parents.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com