General · 18 June 2026
Church of England says sorry for forced adoptions
The Church of England has apologised to mothers and children affected by historical forced adoptions, saying it's "profoundly sorry". Between 1949 and 1976, the Church ran about 100 mother and baby homes where unmarried women were pressured into giving up their babies. The government also confirmed on Wednesday that it will soon make a full apology on behalf of the state for its role.
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