Church of England apologizes for role in forced adoptions as recent as the mid-1970s
The Church of England and the government have issued apologies regarding institutional involvement in historical forced adoptions.
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The Church of England has issued a formal apology for its role in forced adoptions that occurred in the postwar period, with instances cited as recent as the mid-1970s. The Archbishop of Canterbury expressed that the Church is deeply ashamed of these actions.
Coverage from AP News, The Guardian, BBC, The New York Times, and Yahoo emphasizes the dual nature of the apologies, noting that the government is also set to apologize to victims of these practices in England. The reports focus on the institutional acknowledgment of these historical occurrences.
Future developments will involve the promised government apology. Coverage does not yet specify the timing or further legislative actions following these statements.
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Quick answers
What period does the apology cover?
The apology relates to postwar forced adoptions, with instances extending as recently as the mid-1970s.
Is the government involved?
Yes, coverage indicates the government is planning to apologize to victims of forced adoptions in England.
How has the Church expressed its position?
The Archbishop of Canterbury stated that the Church is deeply ashamed of its role in these adoptions.
Coverage (6)
- Archbishop apologises for Church of England's role in forced adoptions Yahoo News UK · 5h ago
- Church of England Apologises for Role in Postwar Forced Adoptions Yahoo · 5h ago
- Church of England apologises for role in forced adoptions The Guardian · 5h ago
- Government to apologise to victims of forced adoptions in England BBC · 5h ago
- Archbishop of Canterbury Says Church ‘Deeply Ashamed’ of Role in Forced Adoptions The New York Times · 5h ago
- Church of England apologizes for role in forced adoptions as recent as the mid-1970s AP News · 5h ago
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