Maryland bishops say abuse payout bill ‘unfairly targets’ religious organizations

Maryland State House. / Credit: Jon Bilous/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 28, 2025 / 14:25 pm (CNA). The Catholic Church in Maryland is urging the state Legislature to treat cases of child sexual abuse in state-run facilities equal to those in private institutions following a proposed bill that would “decrease the number of civil causes […]

Maryland bishops say abuse payout bill ‘unfairly targets’ religious organizations
Maryland State House. / Credit: Jon Bilous/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 28, 2025 / 14:25 pm (CNA). The Catholic Church in Maryland is urging the state Legislature to treat cases of child sexual abuse in state-run facilities equal to those in private institutions following a proposed bill that would “decrease the number of civil causes […]