It should by now be obvious to everyone, including the Pope, that canon law (about which Jesus said nothing) is an ineffective instrument for dealing with these crimes. Leave it to the police and the courts. If a cleric is convicted, defrock him. And the bishop should have the power to do it, subject, of course, to a right of appeal to the Holy See.

Governments have a powerful weapon at their disposal: breaking diplomatic relations with the Holy See. They should use it.