If he sexually assaulted a 14 year old, he is a pedophile.  He also admitted he is gay.  So he is both.  But they are two separate things.

I am not going to try to convince you about the research.  It is out there for you to peruse.  If you refuse to accept it, that is your own, erroneous choice, But do you deny that the priesthood has long been a place that has a much, much higher percentage of gays than the general population?