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Podcast: State of the World from NPR
Episode: Uncovering the Secrets of an Irish Home for Unwed Mothers
Description: In Ireland, the Catholic Church once ran homes for unwed mothers. Until recently the church dominated life there and pregnancy outside marriage was considered shameful. Behind one of these homes a ghastly discovery has recently been made and is now being unearthed. It was a secret most people in the town knew about, but no one took any action until recently. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy