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Archdiocese Finalizes Clergy Abuse Settlement

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York agreed to pay more than $800 million to settle claims by over 1,300 people alleging sexual abuse by clergy and church leaders.

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New York Archdiocese Agrees to Settle Sexual Abuse Claims for Over $800 Million (Gift Article)

The Roman Catholic archdiocese might now avoid bankruptcy by reaching a settlement with 1,300 people who said they had been abused by clergy members and lay leaders.

www.nytimes.com

October 25, 2026 at 1:37 AM

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New York Archdiocese Close to Settling Sexual Abuse Claims for Over $800 Million www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/u...

New York Archdiocese Close to Settling Sexual Abuse Claims for Over $800 Million

The Roman Catholic archdiocese might now avoid bankruptcy by reaching a settlement with 1,300 people who said they had been abused by clergy members and lay leaders.

www.nytimes.com

October 24, 2026 at 8:11 AM

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New York Archdiocese Close to Settling Sexual Abuse Claims for Over $800 Million

New York Archdiocese Close to Settling Sexual Abuse Claims for Over $800 Million (Gift Article)

The Roman Catholic archdiocese might now avoid bankruptcy by reaching a settlement with 1,300 people who said they had been abused by clergy members and lay leaders.

www.nytimes.com

October 24, 2026 at 12:19 PM

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