New York Archdiocese proposes $800 million to resolve child sexual abuse allegations
Archdiocese of New York Proposes $800 Million Settlement for Abuse Claims The Archdiocese of New York has proposed an $800 million settlement to resolve lawsuits alleging sexual abuse of children by priests and lay staff. Church leaders have cautioned that bankruptcy could be on the horizon if this settlement is not accepted. This settlement requires […]
New York Archdiocese cautions about bankruptcy due to payments for sex abuse victims
New York Archdiocese Faces Bankruptcy Threat The Archdiocese of New York is in a precarious financial position, reportedly on the verge of bankruptcy unless it can gather hundreds of millions of dollars to compensate around 1,700 individuals who claim they were sexually abused as minors by priests and congregation members. During an urgent meeting on […]
New York Archdiocese claims Chubb insurer is being deceptive regarding sexual abuse cases
The Archdiocese of New York has accused its insurance provider, Chubb, of running a “shadow campaign” against the church, claiming it’s acting as a front for a victims’ rights group focused on sexual abuse cases. This explosive claim of “fraud and sabotage” is included in a lawsuit the archdiocese has filed against Chubb, which is […]
Pope Leo is set to accept Cardinal Dolan’s resignation and may appoint an Illinois bishop to oversee the New York Archdiocese.
Cardinal Dolan’s Resignation and Potential Successor Pope Leo XIV is anticipated to accept Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s resignation this week, potentially selecting a new bishop from Illinois to lead the Archdiocese of New York, according to sources. Mr. Dolan has held the position of archbishop since 2009 and formally submitted his resignation letter earlier this year […]
Church leaders are hesitating to take down the ‘divisive’ Nativity display as ordered by the Archdiocese.
Archdiocese Orders Removal of Criticized Nativity Display The Archdiocese of Boston has instructed a Catholic church in Dedham, Massachusetts, to dismantle a Nativity display that critiques the current immigration policies. Church officials, however, are hesitating to follow through with this directive. At St. Susanna Parish, a sign over the empty Nativity scene read “ICE Was […]
NY Archdiocese plans to negotiate worldwide settlement for sex abuse and aims to raise $300M for 1,300 victims.
New York Archdiocese Moves Towards Settlement for Abuse Victims The Archdiocese of New York is in talks to settle claims from about 1,300 individuals who have alleged sexual abuse by priests and lay staff. To facilitate this, the archdiocese aims to raise $300 million. Cardinal Timothy Dolan announced that officials from the archdiocese met with […]
Boston Archdiocese requests removal of ‘ICE was here’ sign from nativity display
Controversial Nativity Scene in Boston Draws Condemnation A Nativity display outside St. Susanna Catholic Church in Dedham, a suburb of Boston, has been met with sharp criticism from the Archdiocese of Boston. The display featured a sign that read “ICE was here,” with Jesus, Mary, and Joseph notably absent from the manger scene. This anti-ICE […]
Pope Francis Appoints Liberal Cardinal To Head DC Archdiocese As Trump Takes Office
Pope Francis on Monday appointed a new cardinal with a liberal record as head of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego, who was chosen to lead the archdiocese, has previously criticized President-elect Donald Trump's stance on immigration and advocated admitting more immigrants, leading to some left-wing opposition within the […]
Catholic Archdiocese of LA to pay $880M to clergy sexual abuse survivors
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse dating back decades. Attorney Morgan Stewart, who led the negotiations, said in a statement that the settlement is the largest single child sex abuse settlement with a Catholic archdiocese. According to the Los Angeles Times, the archdiocese has […]
Archdiocese of Los Angeles, José H. Gomez, agrees to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse
Archdiocese of Los Angeles agrees to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sex abuse dating back decades, lawyer says, single child sex abuse settlement with Catholic archdiocese It was announced on Wednesday that it is the largest ever. After announcing the agreement in principle, Archbishop José H. Gomez said in a statement that he […]