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My theory on this scandal is this:

I think many pedophiles are attracted to the Catholic priesthood because you take a vow of celibacy. I think that many, who fear or carry guilt because of their attractions, feel that becoming a priest will MAKE them forsake their urges. I also think that many of them realize all too late that they spend a lot of time around children, and the temptation is far too great.

(For a similar theory, do a Google search on the relationship between pedophiles and Star Trek.)

So, there are a lot of pedophiles in the priesthood, and I don't think it is necessarily the Catholic Church's fault. What is the Church's fault is how they handled the situation once this became apparent.