Archbishop Eamon Martin asks for forgiveness of survivors of mother and baby homes

The head of the Catholic church in Ireland has apologised and asked for the forgiveness of the survivors of the mother and baby homes. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

The head of the Catholic church in Ireland has apologised and asked for the forgiveness of the survivors of the mother and baby homes.

Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin issued a statement after the publication of the research report on Mother and Baby Homes and Magdalene laundries in Northern Ireland, which revealed victims of rape and incest were put in facilities for unmarried mothers and their children.