[Superman]

Yes, I think Legion's observations are on point. Yes, there are predatory Catholic priests. There are predatory gas station clerks too.

I've been Catholic all my life. Went to a Catholic grade school for six years. Served as Altar Boy clear through HS. Later, I attended Gonzaga University. I knew one priest who I didn't care for, but I don't suspect he was a pedophile. His problem was more with power than sex. Little Caesar/Napoleon complex. All the other priests I have known have been anywhere from very professional and effective......to downright inspirational.

And just for your collective edification, there are two kinds of Holy Orders. There are monks who have taken a vow of obedience to an Abbey, and there are priests who have vowed to obey a Bishop. Bishops oversee a Diocese. A territory. Diocesen priests do not take vows of poverty. They may own property. Many of them enter the priesthood with means. Their families have money.

And then there are monks who have joined an Order. Order of St. Benedict (Benedictine Monk), for example. These men do take vows of poverty. They personally own NOTHING.

One more thing. Jesuits are priests whose job is to teach. Their education is the equivalent of a PhD PLUS seminary. In other words, these dudes are in their late twenties by the time their formal education is complete. Don't try to outsmart a Jesuit. And......it's not easy to tell who they are. The don't always wear the collar.