Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks confirmed to The New York Times that the deal remained subject to approval by the plaintiffs, their lawyers and the archdiocese.
\n\nThe Archdiocese of New York has agreed to a proposed settlement worth more than $800 million to resolve nearly 1,300 sexual abuse claims involving clergy members and lay leaders in the Roman Catholic Church, according to a report by The New York Times.
\n\nThe agreement, reported on October 24, 2026, is intended to compensate people who say they were sexually abused by individuals in positions of authority within the Church. However, the settlement cannot be finalised until all the alleged victims and the other parties involved approve and sign the agreement.
\n\n“We are on the verge of being able to, please God, bring some measure of healing and reconciliation to all victim-survivors,” Hicks told the newspaper.
\n\nUnder the proposed arrangement, each claimant would have the option of receiving a lump-sum payment of at least $250,000. Some plaintiffs could receive larger amounts following an assessment of the extent of the abuse they have alleged, according to the report.
\n\nLawyers representing the claimants have warned that rejecting the offer could push the archdiocese towards bankruptcy proceedings. Such…
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