Diocese settles sex abuse claims for $25m

ONE of the largest collections of civil actions against the Roman Catholic church came to a close when the Archdiocese of Louisville agreed to pay $25.7 million to 243 people who accuse d priests and employees of child sexual abuse.

Archbishop Thomas Kelly addressed victims on Tuesday night as the settlement was announced.

"I apologise again for what we did or failed to do that led to your abuse," Archbishop Kelly said. "I hope this settlement is a sign of our willingness to help you in your healing."