Overview

• The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to settle claims from 1,353 victims of clergy sexual abuse, marking the largest single settlement with a Catholic archdiocese in the U.S.
• The settlement follows a California law that opened a three-year window for filing cases beyond the statute of limitations, allowing many victims to seek justice.
• This agreement brings the total payout by the Los Angeles Archdiocese for clergy abuse cases to over $1.5 billion, including a previous $740 million settlement.
• Archbishop José H. Gomez expressed his hope that the settlement will aid in the healing process for survivors, emphasizing the church's commitment to accountability.
• The archdiocese plans to fund the settlement through reserves, investments, loans, and contributions from religious orders and others involved in the litigation.