The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops reported in its latest annual figures that nearly $250 million was spent in relation to settling sexual abuse cases involving children and young people.
New figures released by the offices of the U.S. bishops document still sizable spendings being made in relation to sexual abuse each year. The 2024 annual report published last week documents the period from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
During that time, dioceses and eparchies in the U.S. reported a total payout of $242,799,401 for “Costs Related to Allegations.” This is slightly lower than the 2023 figure, which was $260,509,528.
Various costs relating to allegations of abuse from the 2014 financial year through to the 2024 financial year amass to over $2 billion, standing now at $2,274,918,528.
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