Testimony: Justice for Magdalene Laundries Survivors
A devastating documentary exposes the brutal history of Ireland's Magdalene laundries and the ongoing fight for accountability. Discover the survivors' stories.
A devastating documentary exposes the brutal history of Ireland's Magdalene laundries and the ongoing fight for accountability. Discover the survivors' stories.
Federal bankruptcy judge to decide if $230m settlement for 650 clergy abuse survivors is fair. Three-week trial begins amid parish financial concerns.
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