New York archdiocese agrees to $800 million abuse settlement

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The New York archdiocese and survivors of alleged clergy abuse agreed to an $800 million settlement. Archbishop Ronald Hicks confirmed the agreement in an email to clergy on Saturday, after attorneys for the survivors announced it. The settlement would end more than seven years of lawsuits.

WHO: The New York archdiocese and survivors of alleged clergy abuse

WHAT: Agreed to an $800 million legal settlement.

WHEN: Oct 24, 2026

WHERE: New York, USA

WHY: The agreement would end more than seven years of lawsuits.

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New York Archdiocese agrees to $800 million settlement · Oct 25, 2026 at 3:06 AM ET
New York Archdiocese settles abuse claims for $800 million · Oct 24, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET

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