As causal, non Catholic observer, I always thought the molestation issue was media overhype of rare events.
It appears that these events are much more frequent than I thought, and the Catholic hierarchy is more interested in protecting each other, than protecting the victims.
I would not consider becoming Catholic, and I would not take the chance of allowing my child to be alone with a priest. The Catholic Church may not survive this, and that’s a shame.
The Church has been through much worse.
Most of this crap happened in the 70’s and 80’s, a huge crackdown occurred in 2002, since then instances are rare. The actual number of new cases is much lower than complaints against teachers, coaches, bio dads and stepdads, etc. 80% of the problem was homo guys recruiting. Rules are quite strictly enforced, no one may be alone with a minor at church or at church activities. Many priests avoid minors altogether. Please think it through and do not allow yourself to be manipulated by the MSM, the majority of priests are good guys.