Catholic Diocese of Oakland Files for Bankruptcy Due to Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland filed for bankruptcy due to over 330 lawsuits alleging sexual abuse of children by priests dating back decades.
The bankruptcy aims to stabilize church finances and provide compensation for victims while allowing normal operations to continue.
Most abuse claims date to the 1960s through 1980s.
Victim advocates criticize the move as allowing the church to avoid legal responsibility.
Other California dioceses have filed or considered bankruptcy due to similar lawsuits.