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The leader of the largest Roman Catholic archdiocese in the United States has apologised at a service today as the church confirmed it will pay a record damages to people abused by priests.
Cardinal Roger Mahony apologised on Sunday to the hundreds of people who will get a share of a $US660 million settlement over allegations of clergy sex abuse.
It is the largest ever group settlement for sexual abuse and each of the victims will get between US$100,000 and US$4 million.
Cardinal Mahony apologised for what he called a "terrible sin and crime."
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They paid the money on the agreement that none of the victims speak publicly or press charges.
Meanwhile the paedophiles who pose as priests are moved on to other churches where they will continue to abuse more children. With the blessing of the church who would rather pay out money than admit that there is a problem.