Some of the hierarchy.
Why is the Pope all of a sudden quite vocal about the American Military, but remained relatively silent about the abuse cover-ups and the real problem of (not isolated) homosexuals within the orders?
He's not in favor of abuse by homosexual priests. In fact, he's not even in favor of ordaining homosexual priests. But he can't make quick, sweeping public statements regarding such a sensitive pastoral issue, especially when the facts are difficult to obtain. Law's resignation was eventually accepted, but on the Pope's timetable. You can disagree with his judgement if you like, but keep in mind that we don't have access to the information he does.
This is NOT a Catholic bash, but when the head of the Roman Catholic church takes such an absurd, anti-American position, members of that church should expect a little grief, at least as much as is handed out to the "Council of Churches" anti-American leftists.
Absurd? No, not if you're familiar with the Just War doctrine. Mistaken? Maybe. At least that's what I've concluded. Anyway, believe it or not, we Catholics have come to expect "a little grief" regarding Church teachings and discipline.
I stand corrected.
I do not believe the Pope is part of it, but there may be people around the Pope who do not have the best interests of the Flock at heart.
That is no longer my problem, but it does not mean that I have no right to criticize them for their lack of compassion for certain vulnerable members of that Flock.