the pope may have been a naughty boy.

[mrmod]

Most victims are either too scared to speak or their confessions fall in deaf ears .

If you read vf's page it says:

"It is difficult to ascertain the correct statistics for clerical sexual abuse in Italy because the Italian Government has a treaty with the Vatican that guarantees areas of immunity to Vatican officials, including bishops and priests."

Clearly, the Church still has some leverage..