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flag Church of England to apologize for forced adoptions of children from 1949 to 1976.

flag The Church of England is preparing to issue a formal apology for its role in forced adoptions of children from unmarried mothers between 1949 and 1976. flag An estimated 185,000 children were taken without consent during this period, and the Church operated approximately 100 mother and baby homes. flag While the Church has not yet confirmed the apology, a draft statement acknowledges the lasting harm caused. flag The UK government has not formally apologized, though Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has acknowledged there is a strong case for one.

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