American prelate, archbishop of San Francisco
The San Francisco Archdiocese has reached a settlement covering about 530 survivors of child sexual abuse, with Archbishop Cordileone agreeing to apologize to each survivor and to implement 14 child-protection and transparency reforms, including a public list of accused clergy. A survivor advisory committee will oversee fund distribution.
The Guardian and other outlets examine how the prime minister’s Catholic upbringing informs his governance as he faces a neoliberal critique. Meanwhile, U.S. reporting highlights a fraud claim against a Catholic figure and a Vatican appointment affecting leadership in San Francisco.