Exactly.
That said, I believe withholding the information of a crime from legal authorities, is a criminal act, in most jurisdictions.
If you know of a paedophile, you can be in legal trouble for not informing the authorities. This is what I’m aware of.
Other than this, the moral hypocrisy makes such cases stand out, as it has, with the RCC.
I believe if it is information learned in confession they are limited in what they can do. However, they aren't totally helpless. I've yet to learn why the priest hearing the confession can't tell the confessor as part of their absolution they must go to the police and tell them what they did. Also, there is no reason the criminal can't be removed from contact with any young boys and girls.
If you know of a paedophile, you can be in legal trouble for not informing the authorities. This is what I’m aware of.
I believe the only argument is about the privacy of the confession. If someone was seeing a psychiatrist, or their attorney I believe the Dr. or lawyer would be required to be quiet. Even then if they knew additional crimes would be committed I believe they have to tell the police.
Other than this, the moral hypocrisy makes such cases stand out, as it has, with the RCC.
It's all about the cover up!
Maybe unfairly, but we do hold religious leaders to higher standards.