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New Orleans Archdiocese's $210M Clergy Abuse Settlement Faces Investor Challenge
The bankrupt Roman Catholic archdiocese of New Orleans is negotiating a $210-$235 million settlement for 633 clergy abuse claims, but investors are challenging roughly half the claims, potentially derailing the deal unless two-thirds of claimants approve it by October 29th; the average payout could ...
New Orleans Archdiocese's $210M Clergy Abuse Settlement Faces Investor Challenge
The bankrupt Roman Catholic archdiocese of New Orleans is negotiating a $210-$235 million settlement for 633 clergy abuse claims, but investors are challenging roughly half the claims, potentially derailing the deal unless two-thirds of claimants approve it by October 29th; the average payout could ...
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48% Bias Score
New Orleans Archbishop Faces Backlash Over Clergy Abuse Settlement
The Catholic Archbishop of New Orleans made a rare court appearance amid a contentious $240 million settlement proposal for 600 clergy sex abuse survivors, facing opposition from some claimants who argue it's insufficient compared to a similar case in Long Island and seek to pursue individual lawsui...
New Orleans Archbishop Faces Backlash Over Clergy Abuse Settlement
The Catholic Archbishop of New Orleans made a rare court appearance amid a contentious $240 million settlement proposal for 600 clergy sex abuse survivors, facing opposition from some claimants who argue it's insufficient compared to a similar case in Long Island and seek to pursue individual lawsui...
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48% Bias Score
New Orleans Archdiocese Settlement Faces Opposition Over $100 Million Shortfall
Attorneys for the bankrupt New Orleans Catholic archdiocese have proposed a $180–$230 million settlement for over 600 clergy sex abuse claims, but a large group of claimants oppose the deal, which could cause the case's dismissal if it doesn't get two-thirds approval.
New Orleans Archdiocese Settlement Faces Opposition Over $100 Million Shortfall
Attorneys for the bankrupt New Orleans Catholic archdiocese have proposed a $180–$230 million settlement for over 600 clergy sex abuse claims, but a large group of claimants oppose the deal, which could cause the case's dismissal if it doesn't get two-thirds approval.
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56% Bias Score
Scicluna on Francis's Legacy: Legal Reforms and Cultural Change in Combating Child Abuse
Archbishop Charles Scicluna discusses Pope Francis's legacy in combating child sex abuse within the Catholic Church, emphasizing the need for cultural change alongside legal reforms to protect children and promote reporting of abuse.
Scicluna on Francis's Legacy: Legal Reforms and Cultural Change in Combating Child Abuse
Archbishop Charles Scicluna discusses Pope Francis's legacy in combating child sex abuse within the Catholic Church, emphasizing the need for cultural change alongside legal reforms to protect children and promote reporting of abuse.
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36% Bias Score
Death of Disgraced Archbishop McCarrick Highlights Church Abuse Scandal
Theodore McCarrick, former Archbishop of Washington and cardinal, died at age 94; his death follows a major scandal involving sexual abuse of minors and adults, prompting a Vatican investigation that revealed systemic failures within the Church.
Death of Disgraced Archbishop McCarrick Highlights Church Abuse Scandal
Theodore McCarrick, former Archbishop of Washington and cardinal, died at age 94; his death follows a major scandal involving sexual abuse of minors and adults, prompting a Vatican investigation that revealed systemic failures within the Church.
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36% Bias Score
Clergy Abuse Survivor Fights Priest's Parole
Tim Gioe, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse by Catholic priest Pat Wattigny, is fighting Wattigny's parole after he received a five-year sentence for molestation; a hearing is scheduled for June 12, 2024.
Clergy Abuse Survivor Fights Priest's Parole
Tim Gioe, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse by Catholic priest Pat Wattigny, is fighting Wattigny's parole after he received a five-year sentence for molestation; a hearing is scheduled for June 12, 2024.
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32% Bias Score
Spanish Documentary Exposes Clerical Abuse: "Hermana Leonor"
Leonor Paqué's documentary, "Hermana Leonor," chronicles the stories of victims of clerical sexual abuse in Spain, covering three years, 20,000 kilometers, and 32 locations, culminating in a film currently submitted to national and international film festivals.
Spanish Documentary Exposes Clerical Abuse: "Hermana Leonor"
Leonor Paqué's documentary, "Hermana Leonor," chronicles the stories of victims of clerical sexual abuse in Spain, covering three years, 20,000 kilometers, and 32 locations, culminating in a film currently submitted to national and international film festivals.
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24% Bias Score
New Orleans Archdiocese Agrees to \$180 Million Settlement in Clergy Abuse Case
The Archdiocese of New Orleans agreed to pay \$179.2 million to settle a 2020 lawsuit filed by over 500 survivors of clergy sexual abuse, though many survivors oppose the deal, citing a secretive negotiation process and deeming the sum insufficient; the agreement includes provisions for preventing f...
New Orleans Archdiocese Agrees to \$180 Million Settlement in Clergy Abuse Case
The Archdiocese of New Orleans agreed to pay \$179.2 million to settle a 2020 lawsuit filed by over 500 survivors of clergy sexual abuse, though many survivors oppose the deal, citing a secretive negotiation process and deeming the sum insufficient; the agreement includes provisions for preventing f...
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40% Bias Score
Controversy Surrounds Pope Leo XIV's Election Amidst Past Abuse Allegations
Pope Leo XIV's election as the first US-born Pope is met with outrage from clergy sexual abuse survivor groups who cite his past handling of abuse allegations as evidence of the Catholic Church's systemic failure to address the crisis.
Controversy Surrounds Pope Leo XIV's Election Amidst Past Abuse Allegations
Pope Leo XIV's election as the first US-born Pope is met with outrage from clergy sexual abuse survivor groups who cite his past handling of abuse allegations as evidence of the Catholic Church's systemic failure to address the crisis.
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48% Bias Score
Death of Former Archbishop McCarrick Highlights Systemic Abuse in Catholic Church
Theodore McCarrick, former Archbishop of Washington and cardinal, died at age 94; his death follows a 2019 dismissal from the priesthood after being found guilty of sexually abusing minors, sparking a crisis for the US Catholic Church and Vatican due to systemic failures revealed in a 449-page Vatic...
Death of Former Archbishop McCarrick Highlights Systemic Abuse in Catholic Church
Theodore McCarrick, former Archbishop of Washington and cardinal, died at age 94; his death follows a 2019 dismissal from the priesthood after being found guilty of sexually abusing minors, sparking a crisis for the US Catholic Church and Vatican due to systemic failures revealed in a 449-page Vatic...
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24% Bias Score
Judge Defies Recommendation, Removes Clergy Abuse Survivors from Settlement Committee
A judge overseeing the bankruptcy of the New Orleans Catholic archdiocese removed four clergy abuse survivors from a settlement negotiation committee, defying a US trustee's recommendation and sealing a report that investigated their attorney for violating a confidentiality order; survivors have los...
Judge Defies Recommendation, Removes Clergy Abuse Survivors from Settlement Committee
A judge overseeing the bankruptcy of the New Orleans Catholic archdiocese removed four clergy abuse survivors from a settlement negotiation committee, defying a US trustee's recommendation and sealing a report that investigated their attorney for violating a confidentiality order; survivors have los...
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48% Bias Score
Clergyman Faces Multiple Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Amidst FBI Investigation
A lawsuit alleges John-Paul Miller, a 44-year-old clergyman, raped a 15-year-old in 1998 and assaulted another woman in 2023; multiple other alleged victims are considering similar legal action, and the FBI investigates the circumstances surrounding the death of Miller's wife.
Clergyman Faces Multiple Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Amidst FBI Investigation
A lawsuit alleges John-Paul Miller, a 44-year-old clergyman, raped a 15-year-old in 1998 and assaulted another woman in 2023; multiple other alleged victims are considering similar legal action, and the FBI investigates the circumstances surrounding the death of Miller's wife.
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56% Bias Score
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