San Francisco archdiocese pays $395 million to settle 500 abuse claims
The San Francisco archdiocese agreed on Monday to pay $395 million to settle over 500 child sexual abuse claims. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone will write apology letters to each survivor and implement child protection reforms. The settlement follows the archdiocese's bankruptcy filing three years ago and aims to provide fair compensation to victims.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 22:30 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 23:00 UTC
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