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New York Archdiocese Settles $800m Abuse Claims
New York Archdiocese agrees to $800 million settlement for 1,300 abuse victims after seven years of litigation.
In brief
New York Archdiocese agrees to $800 million settlement for 1,300 abuse victims after seven years of litigation. New York Archdiocese settles $800 million legal claims with 1,300 survivors of clergy sexual abuse. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Settlement Agreement
New York Archdiocese agrees to $800 million settlement for 1,300 people who reported sexual abuse by clergy after seven years of litigation.
“We are on the verge of being able to, please God, bring some measure of healing and reconciliation to all victim-survivors”
Archbishop Hicks Confirms
Archbishop Ronald Hicks confirmed the settlement in an email to clergy on October 24, with signing scheduled for November 6.
Settlement Significance
This is the second-largest settlement involving a US Catholic diocese after Los Angeles's $880 million agreement in 2024.
In short
New York Archdiocese settles $800 million legal claims with 1,300 survivors of clergy sexual abuse.
