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Catholic archdiocese in New Mexico, facing abuse cases, to file for bankruptcy
Source: Reuters
U.S.NOVEMBER 29, 2018 / 11:27 PM / UPDATED AN HOUR AGO
Catholic archdiocese in New Mexico, facing abuse cases, to file for bankruptcy
Alex Dobuzinskis
3 MIN READ
(Reuters) - The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mexico, will file for bankruptcy protection as it faces litigation arising from accusations of sexual abuse by clergy, its archbishop said on Thursday.
The move comes nearly three months after New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas requested Catholic church officials in the state, including the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, provide his office with documents related to possible abuse by priests.
Allegations of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, especially with minors, have roiled dioceses across the United States and in other countries.
Balderas made his request after the Pennsylvania attorney general in August issued an 884-page report that contained graphic examples of children who were groomed and sexually abused by Catholic clergymen.
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Catholic archdiocese in New Mexico, facing abuse cases, to file for bankruptcy
Alex Dobuzinskis
3 MIN READ
(Reuters) - The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mexico, will file for bankruptcy protection as it faces litigation arising from accusations of sexual abuse by clergy, its archbishop said on Thursday.
The move comes nearly three months after New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas requested Catholic church officials in the state, including the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, provide his office with documents related to possible abuse by priests.
Allegations of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, especially with minors, have roiled dioceses across the United States and in other countries.
Balderas made his request after the Pennsylvania attorney general in August issued an 884-page report that contained graphic examples of children who were groomed and sexually abused by Catholic clergymen.
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Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-abuse-new-mexico/catholic-archdiocese-in-new-mexico-facing-abuse-cases-to-file-for-bankruptcy-idUSKCN1NZ0DJ
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