“I think that our work moving forward is to dispel the sort of lies about Jewish people."

It is entirely up to Pope Francis regarding his acceptance of the resignation and when it will become effective.

The Diocese has acknowledged more than 100 of its priests as being credibly accused of abuse. Nine are currently on leave pending investigations.

The Diocese said the proposed settlement would be “a significant step forward” to compensate survivors of sexual abuse who have filed claims in the bankruptcy case.

“When I got my [citizenship], I swear to protect this country but I have the right, too, to ask my government, or my Congressman, or my president, where is my tax money going?”

After turning out for racial justice and other movements in the U.S., they are frustrated by the response to attacks and hatred directed at Jews following the latest Mideast violence.

"We’re working hard on that, and I’m quite optimistic we can meet these goals. But it’s going to take huge participation and buy-in from everyone."

“Out of respect for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court process and the claimants, the Diocese declines comment.”

“Pick your poison: either way, the Catholic Church is going to oppose it. We’re not going away. We’re not going to wait two years.”

The religious groups that brought the case said that the rules violate the First Amendment and discriminate against them.