Church attacked for denying woman her day in court

AN American woman allegedly molested repeatedly by an Irish priest over a six-month period when she was a teenager has attacked the Catholic Church in the US for not allowing her to have her day in court.

The Diocese of San Bernardino has announced it will pay $15.1 million in out-of-court settlements to 11 people who say priests abused them.

In making the announcement, the Bishop of the Diocese, Gerald Barnes, said: “To the victims I pray that God of mercy and light will walk with you on your journey towards healing. I am so sorry.”