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My sense is that enemies target with infiltration and embarrassment those groups that oppose them. Their hope is to: (1) be elevated to important positions from which they can change the policies of the organization, or (2) injure the organization.

Thanks, xzins. I think you are exactly right.

Of course, the Guardian is also entirely on the side of militant homosexuals and others who want to embarrass the Church, so they will make the most of something like this, as well.

Ironically, conservatives who seize on something like this to kick the church (Catholic or otherwise) are doing exactly what the secular left wants them to do.

Of course, the Guardian is also entirely on the side of militant homosexuals and others who want to embarrass the Church, so they will make the most of something like this, as well.

If the Guardian is not your cup of tea, then here's an article from CNN that provides more details, but essentially says the same things:

Vatican choir singer involved in gay liaisons scandal

This seems more like an "Italian government scandal" than a "Vatican scandal." Please note the difference between the CNN headline and the CNN webpage link -- both for the same article.

I guess Roman Catholics are no doubt relieved that (a) no children were involved, and (b) no clergymen were involved.