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Facing 400 sex abuse lawsuits, San Diego diocese ponders bankruptcy

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. [1]