Los Angeles archdiocese pays $10m to settle abuse cases 12 March 2013 Last updated at 21:58 The Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles is to pay out nearly $10m (£6.7m) to settle four clergy sex abuse cases. The cases alleged abuse by a former priest. Recently released files show Cardinal Roger Mahony knew about the abuse but put the priest back in ministry, where he abused again. The settlement comes as the cardinals of the Catholic Church are meeting in Rome to select a new pope.