LOS ANGELES (CA)
Malta Today
The Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles is to pay out nearly €7.6 million to settle four cases of sexual abuse by a former priest, Father Michael Baker.
Recently released files show Cardinal Roger Mahony knew the priest had abused but put him back into ministry, where he is alleged to have abused again.
The settlement comes as the cardinals of the Catholic Church are meeting to select a new pope following the abdication of Benedict XVI. Cardinal Mahony is at the conclave.
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