Sunday, July 15, 2007

Catholic Church avoids abuse trial with LA deal

(Reuters) - Facing trial on Monday over abuse allegations dating as far
back as the 1940s, the Archdiocese agreed to pay 508 victims
the largest-ever group settlement.




The deal was the latest chapter in a clergy abuse scandal
that has rocked the Roman Catholic Church worldwide, damaging
its moral standing and forcing five U.S. diocese to seek
bankruptcy protection.


Read more at Reuters.com Bonds News

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