Archdiocese of San Francisco files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy over child abuse lawsuits

SAN FRANCISCO — The Archdiocese of San Francisco is officially filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the wake of numerous claims of child sexual abuse allegedly committed by priests filed against it, according to an announcement Monday. Catholic archbishop of San Francisco Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone shared the letter posted Monday on the archdiocese’s website. … Read more