Catholic Church in New York offers more than seven billion Swedish kronor to sexual abuse victims

1,300 people have testified that they were abused as minors by priests and laypeople in the church. The Archdiocese of New York is now offering a settlement that means each plaintiff will receive at least $250,000 - equivalent to about 2.3 million kronor - for a total of $800 million.

The lawyers have urged their clients to accept the settlement and warn that the archdiocese may otherwise file for bankruptcy, according to a letter obtained by The New York Times.

Attorney Jeff Andersson, who represents the victims, says the proposed settlement is a “triumph” for the survivors “who have endured so much for so long.”