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07/07/2004: "Sex claims 'bankrupt US archdiocese'"

The Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon has declared "Chapter 11" bankruptcy because it cannot meet the cost of claims by people allegedly abused by its priests.
"Other US Roman Catholic dioceses are also facing bankruptcy, or have had to sell property, to meet the cost of abuse claims brought against priests."
"Throughout the US, sex abuse cases have cost more than $650m .."


While I certainly feel for the abused I also feel for the other people who are suffering in all of this, that is the church itself and many loyal followers. While the Church are certainly as guilty as the molesting priests there are MANY decent priests doing an excellent job in difficult times. All of these people suffer.