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NY Catholic Church Faces $300M Payout for Abuse Claims
9 Dec, 2025
Summary
- New York Catholic Church agrees to mediation for sexual abuse claims.
- Settlement could exceed $880 million, impacting over 1,300 accusers.
- Archdiocese seeks $300 million for victims, acknowledging past wrongdoing.
The Roman Catholic Church in New York has initiated mediation to resolve sexual abuse claims from over 1,300 accusers, a move that could lead to one of the largest payouts by a U.S. church entity. The archdiocese acknowledged a "darkness" in its past and expressed hope for a comprehensive settlement.
Civil litigation was slated for trial next year, but negotiations over the next two months aim for a resolution. The archdiocese is seeking to raise $300 million by selling assets and cutting costs to compensate victims, with Cardinal Timothy Dolan asking for forgiveness for past failures.
This potential settlement could exceed $880 million, a record set by the Los Angeles archdiocese in 2024. However, the process is complicated by an insurance dispute with Chubb Companies, which has refused to cover claims from policies predating 2000.
