Priests Played Role in Chile’s Stolen Babies

SNAP
May 15, 2014

http://www.snapnetwork.org/chile_priests_played_role_in_chile_s_stolen_babies

The church in Chile is under investigation after revelations that priests played a role in stealing babies from unwed mothers. Our hearts ache for the mothers and innocent children that were irreparably hurt by this despicable practice.

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Unfortunately stealing babies from unwed mothers is not unique to Chile. Officials in Spain and Argentina have engaged in this horrible practice, often with Catholic Church staff involved. The right to a family is an inalienable human rights. The fact that so many women had this right stolen from them, especially at the hands of an institution meant to promote humanity, is appalling.

We hope investigators uncover and expose the full truth about who was complicit in this horror. And we hope those individuals face the harshest punishment possible. We also hope those who were wounded by these callous actions will find some glimmer of hope and healing when the truth is revealed.