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New York Archdiocese reaches $800 million settlement with clergy abuse survivors

Represents survivors covered by the settlement that took effect November 5, 2026

The Archdiocese of New York finalized an $804.25 million settlement with 1,298 people who say clergy sexually abused them as children. The agreement took effect November 5, 2026. It is the second-largest Catholic clergy abuse settlement in US history, behind Los Angeles's $880 million in 2024.

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"It gives closure to people, many of whom are in their 60s, 70s and even into their 80s. That is a significant matter in terms of closing the emotional door – or trying to – because it's never going to be closed, but [it] at least gives some measure of justice to people who were terribly wronged."

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