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Mass Grave of 800 Infants Unearthed in Tuam

8/3/2025

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In Tuam, Ireland, a haunting mass grave of nearly 800 infants has been unearthed beneath a former mother and baby home, shedding light on the Catholic Church's troubling history with unmarried mothers. Driven by local historian Catherine Corless and Anna Corrigan's relentless research, the excavation seeks to honor the lost children and reveal their identities, bringing closure to a painful chapter.

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In Tuam, Ireland, a haunting mass grave of nearly 800 infants has been unearthed beneath a former mother and baby home, shedding light on the Catholic Church's troubling history with unmarried mothers. Driven by local historian Catherine Corless and Anna Corrigan's relentless research, the excavation seeks to honor the lost children and reveal their identities, bringing closure to a painful chapter.