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Calif. Catholic Diocese Settles Clergy Abuse Claims

Rob Schmitz from member station KPCC in Los Angeles, Calif., reports that the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange County in Southern California has reached a settlement in 87cases of clergy sexual abuse. It is the first-ever group settlement against the Roman Catholic Church in California.

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