Ireland's Sisters of Mercy have offered a a package worth $212 million "by way of reparation for the suffering of children while in residential institutions" in their care. The order of nuns ran five schools named in the Ryan report, including the notorious Goldenbridge, BBC News reports.
The order said it was "deeply saddened at the findings" of the report and "wholeheartedly regrets" the suffering experienced by children in their care.
"It is the sincere hope and desire of the congregation that this contribution will help towards the enhancement of the lives of former residents", it added.
Overall, the offer is the largest made so far by any of the 18 Catholic religious bodies whose institutions were severely criticised for systemically abusing children in their care, the BBC says.
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