San Francisco Archdiocese agrees to pay $395 million to settle child sex abuse lawsuits

The San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese agreed to pay $395 million to settle over 500 child sex abuse lawsuits, requiring an apology to survivors and implementing child protection reforms. The settlement follows the archdiocese's bankruptcy filing and includes creating a public list of accused clergy, similar to a 2024 Los Angeles Archdiocese settlement.