Some critics have blamed current programs of seminary formation for the flawed priests we hear about today. It’s argued that because of the shortage of priests, bishops are willing to ordain defective candidates.
He also lists a couple of examples of false accusations and listed the late Cardinal Bernadin among the falsely accused. I'm not sure what to think of Cardinal Bernadin, but given the rumors, I don't think I'd use him in an article defending these scandals.
Everything is referred to as "sexual abuse of children" but, as you say, the "elephant in the living room" (previously known as "the elephant in the closet"), is not mentioned.