[Antoninus]

So what should the proper reaction be to a story like this? Any thoughts?

Wait and see. Watch the proceedings with interest. Pray that the truth comes out, whatever it may be. And if/when it does, make sure it doesn't get swept under the rug. It's easy to get carried away by speculation based on hearsay, so we should probably avoid that as much as possible.

Also, pray regularly that the bad bishops either mend their ways or, failing that, are exposed quickly for what they are.

[Claud]

Wait and see. Watch the proceedings with interest.

Yep...I think wait and see is a good tactic with these things.