Los Angeles Archdiocese Reaches $880M Settlement in Clergy Abuse Cases

The settlement, involving over 1,350 victims, is the largest of its kind and concludes decades of litigation against the largest U.S. Catholic archdiocese.

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.