Irish children born out of wedlock in the 1950s and 60s were often
sold to American couples by the Catholic Church, according to a
television documentary by the author of the Philomena story.
In the BBC programme, Martin Sixsmith says that the system was a ‘lottery’ for the children as the Church did little to ensure the adoptive parents would be suitable. Sixsmith is the author of the book Philomena, which was made into an Oscar nominated film starring Dame Judy Dench and Steve Coogan.
http://ireland-calling.com/lifestyle/philomena-author-reveals-abuse-suffered-irish-children-sold-to-america/
In the BBC programme, Martin Sixsmith says that the system was a ‘lottery’ for the children as the Church did little to ensure the adoptive parents would be suitable. Sixsmith is the author of the book Philomena, which was made into an Oscar nominated film starring Dame Judy Dench and Steve Coogan.
http://ireland-calling.com/lifestyle/philomena-author-reveals-abuse-suffered-irish-children-sold-to-america/