In a development out of California, the San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese has reached a settlement in lawsuits related to child sex abuse. The archdiocese will pay $395 million to resolve the claims. The lawsuits, which number over 500, allege abuse by church officials.

As part of the agreement, San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone is required to take a specific action. Further details on the settlement are available from the source, including the terms of the archbishop's required action, which involves writing to survivors.