[MeOnTheBeach]

Bottom line, there’s no denominational boundaries with sexual abuse.

Good point. It's a hideous crime where ever it's committed.

Whatever the real statistics, I'm most grateful to the changes and reforms of Pope Benedict.

Are these priests removed from the church now when the accusations are proven?

[D-fendr]

Yes they are. There have been reforms at all levels. Pope Benedict has been particularly attentive to this and to homosexuals in the priesthood. The US Bishop's Conference policy, termed "zero tolerance" can be read here.