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Archdiocese weighs bankruptcy filing

Facing lawsuits, cardinal’s aides urge Chapter 11

The Archdiocese of Boston prepared to take the extraordinary step of filing for bankruptcy, as hopes faded for a settlement with alleged victims of clergy sexual abuse.

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