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Roman Catholic Church Apologises for 'Terrible & Sinful' Abuses

The leader of the largest US Roman Catholic archdiocese has apologised for what he called a "terrible sin and crime" as the Church confirmed it would pay a record $660m to people who were sexually abused.

Posted: Monday, July 16, 2007, 7:57 (BST)
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The leader of the largest US Roman Catholic archdiocese has apologised for what he called a "terrible sin and crime" as the Church confirmed it would pay a record $660m to people who were sexually abused.

The archdiocese led by Cardinal Roger Mahony agreed to pay 508 victims, the largest-ever group settlement.

He said: "I have come to understand far more deeply that I ever could the impact of this terrible sin and crime that has affected their lives.



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