[xzins]

rightly considered a crime by society

You have nailed down the interesting part of the Pope's message. If he thinks it's a crime (which it is...he's right), then does this mean he FAVORS all records on these things being turned over to civil authorities.

Were I a District Attorney, I'd be using the CHURCH'S HIGHEST LEADER'S COMMENTS to force the turnover of records.

[uncbob]

Were I a District Attorney, I'd be using the CHURCH'S HIGHEST LEADER'S COMMENTS to force the turnover of records.

It's a crime
The DA doesn't need the Pope's words PERIOD

[Domestic Church]

"Were I a District Attorney, I'd be using the CHURCH'S HIGHEST LEADER'S COMMENTS to force the turnover of records."

Too late. Why do you think they all scrambled over to the Vatican? And what did they bring with them? Anything that would be self incriminating to the individuals within hierarchy is out of reach now, I would assume. This is why some were concerned of an implied upward domino effect.