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The Diocese of San Diego is facing around 400 lawsuits over alleged sexual abuse of minors by priests, religious and laity, stimulated by a 2019 California law that opened a three-year window for victims to sue without any age limits, Cardinal Robert McElroy has informed clergy and faithful that the diocese may have to file for bankruptcy.

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» Getting Schooled

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» Queen of all America

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» A Lack of Prudence, a Crisis in Leadership

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