In times like the trials of Cardinal Pell, media needs to check itself

https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/distinctly-catholic/times-trials-cardinal-pell-media-needs-check-itself
The Pell Affair is mostly a local issue. I am not sure why it needs to be addressed in the American press to the extent it has been (except that it involves sex and power - the media cares nothing for the Australian victims or the Australian Church). American media comes in blurbs. Any real coverage is on the BBC, unless they are respecting the gag order.  As for the implications on the C9, the Church as a hierarchy expects rising through the ranks to be adequate vetting. It turns out that it is not. This also shows the need for married priests and bishops of all sexual orientations (although the asexuals won't marry - but they should be outed and kept away from the children). I could care less about how the right-wing commentariat views this issue. They are best ignored in their stupidity and cupidity.