Diocese Will Pay $120 Million

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COVINGTON, Ky. -- The Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington agreed Friday to set up a $120 million fund to compensate victims of child- molesting priests and other employees. It would be the nation's biggest settlement in the scandal that has staggered the church.

The settlement, which is subject to approval by a Kentucky judge, would bring to a close a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of more than 100 alleged victims. It accuses the diocese of a 50-year cover-up of sexual abuse by priests and others.

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Diocese Will Pay $120 Million

"After personally meeting with more than 70 victims, I am painfully aware that no amount of money can compen...

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