The Roman Catholic Church has made many people millionaires
It was reported by the BBC in March 2009 that in 2008 alone the number of new claims of sexual abuse made against Roman Catholic priests in the USA was more than 800, an increase of 16%.
In 2008 the Church paid out a staggering USD436 million for abuse cases, mostly as compensation to victims.
More than 1 in 5 victims were under 10 when they were abused, most likely away from prying eyes, perhaps behind closed-up window blinds.
In 2007, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles alone began paying settlements to around 500 people.
Source
The BBC, 14 Mar 2009
