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10/13/2024: Pennsylvania Counts, The Vatican's Orphans, Ballmer's Ballgame

60 Minutes

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The Hidden Truths of Adoption

This chapter explores the alarming personal threats that forced an individual to relocate for safety, leading into a broader historical investigation of forced adoptions in the Catholic Church during the 1950s. It centers on John Campitelli's emotional journey as he searches for and reunites with his birth mother, revealing the painful discrepancies surrounding his adoption. Through personal stories and archival research, the chapter highlights the traumatic experiences of mothers coerced into giving up their children and the lasting impact on those affected by this system.

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