Because so many homosexual priests are active; we now have very influential clergy in chanceries and orders and seminaries protecting, or in the least remaining silent about, ALL of the homosexuals including, unfortunately, those who would abuse children.
A very telling point, TM. IMO, in many cases the tacit acceptance of homosexually
active priests seems to have been rooted in an attitude of, "There, but for the grace of God, go I."
Very well may be the case. I don't think the issue is clear cut though. Too many facets and personalities to be cut and dry. Regardless, the bishops really have a problem to deal with and they need to do it right. No more cover-ups or glossing over. No more empty words; just righteous action!