Of the many shocking stories to emerge from the Orange diocese’s recently released personnel files, one is likely to resonate worldwide: the pope knew that Catholic priests were accused of molesting Orange County children as early as 1987 -- and apparently did nothing to stop the scandal.

He wasn't the only one who knew. Remember Sinead O'Connor on SNL? She was one of the few people who had the guts to renounce the man for his complicity in such matters, and it pretty much ended her career. And guess what, the new one is no better; in fact, he's probably even worse. But because he's given the title of "holiness" by a building full of similarly corrupt old men, the public will overlook it.