A lot of these cases have ended in settlements, where an archdiocese pays out money to the former victims. These settlements are often huge - hundreds of millions of dollars - and involve thousands of victims.
Each archdiocese, for financial purposes, is independent. So, for example, the San Diego archdiocese is independent financially from the Portland archdiocese. If an archdiocese goes bankrupt due to settlement claims, this doesn't bankrupt the other archdioceses, and the debts don't pass to the Vatican.
My question is, should it be this way? If an archdiocese can't cover its settlement expenses, should sex abuse victims be able to go after the Vatican itself in US courts, to get judgments enforced against Vatican assets worldwide? We do this with countries like Iran - why not the Vatican?
2007-09-30 13:19:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I should think that first they'd have to sell off property they own in the particular archdiocese, but then if the debt is unsatisfied, it seems valid to see who their guarantors are. That would be some U.S. congress of bishops or something, and ultimately the Vatican.
Personally, I think it would be grand if they went bankrupt. But I don't think there's much chance. May have to sell an old nunnery or two, but they have incredible assets.
2007-09-30 13:26:34 · answer #1 · answered by auntb93 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If they could show that the cause for the suit went outside the archdiocese they could name the Vatican too. But realize the buildings are worth plenty and that alone will keep the Vatican from allowing it to bankrupt the archdiocese.
2007-09-30 13:24:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bankruptcy indicates the business is totally out of business. For that to occur there would no longer be Catholic Churches in the area. So long as they continue they garner monies.
It would be like a Chapter 11 situation in which payments are made over long term rather than Chapter 7
2007-09-30 13:27:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you have a problem with a Kansas crime being tried in Idaho courts?
Why don't you have a problem with the limited liability offered a corporation (which is why they incorporate)? If a corp breaks a law, should the injured party have the right to sue the shareholders, jointly and severally?
Think about what investments you have.....either directly or through your 401k or pension......would you like the injured parties coming after you as a shareholder for satisfaction?
2007-09-30 14:13:35 · answer #4 · answered by The Cub 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-20 10:14:17 · answer #5 · answered by llanos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is really a backhanded attack on Christ's Church.
In the Catholic church only 1/2 of 1% of priests are accused of sexual abuse as compared to 15% of southern Baptists. Should the Southern Baptist Convention be liable for the sins of their clergy?
In Christ
Fr. Joseph
2007-09-30 13:38:13 · answer #6 · answered by cristoiglesia 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2007-09-30 13:24:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
So what you mean is, Since there are a lot of pedophile from USA that went to third world countries to buy sex from the minors, they could sue the USA government for it.
Get real.
2007-09-30 13:25:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I didn't know that.
I think the Vatican should cover it.. or surrounding diocese. Isn't there a "help thy brother' or something cause in the doctrine?
2007-09-30 13:24:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say yes, they should. This corruption goes all the way to the top, meaning the Pope knows what's going on and is doing nothing to discourage or stop it.
2007-09-30 13:26:55 · answer #10 · answered by Antique Silver Buttons 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋