"Revelations that one of the most respected U.S. cardinals allegedly sexually abused boys and adult seminarians have raised questions about who in the Catholic Church hierarchy knew — and what Pope Francis is going to do about it." sourceWhat does the pope have in common with many politicians? They are above the law. The modern reporters us the term "abuse" when in fact often it is rape of young ones.
In another matter the pope accepted a resignation when such matters appeared.
"Bishop Juan Jose Pineda Fasquelle was at the center of allegations involving abuse of seminarians and financial misconduct. Pope Francis today accepted the resignation...." source
