Guam Catholic Church warns of bankruptcy over abuse bill

05:04 am on 22 September 2016

The Catholic Church in Guam is fighting a last ditch battle to defeat a bill that would expose it to lawsuits from victims of childhood sexual abuse.

But critics say its warning that civil claims would leave it bankrupt and threaten church services are false.

Jo O'Brien reports.

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Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica in Guam Photo: 123rf