It makes more sense when you consider
The Catholic Church (not the good people who pray and practice the religion, but the arrogant fools running the organization) considers itself above the law, doesn't recognize secular law, to the extent it can get away with it. Sexual abuse? Child molestation? That's not a crime, that's a sin. Sins are Church business. We'll take care of it. We'll tell you only what you need to know. Now shut up, pray, and put your money in the collection plate.