How did the universe begin?

If turning a blind eye to decades of child molestation is corrupt, then yes. Only when their very survival is in question do they do anything.

Catholic priests are not the only ones who have committed the horrible act of child molestation. They are fallible human beings, just like everyone else. They do, however, seem to be the most recognized for it. The reason, quite simply, is the fact that people have been trying to destroy the church through any means they can.