New York Archdiocese agrees to settle abuse claims for over $800M
newsOct 24, 2026728
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York agreed to settle roughly 1,300 sexual‑abuse claims for more than $800 million. The claims were brought by people who said they had been abused by clergy members and lay leaders. By reaching the settlement, the archdiocese may now avoid filing for bankruptcy. The agreement resolves the suits collectively rather than taking them through lengthy trials, addressing decades of allegations against the archdiocese. The settlement amount exceeds $800 million and covers the claims named in the reporting, concluding the latest phase of litigation over these allegations.
