My take on this story is a bit different. Why does the RCC in the 21st century continue the fiction of the Vatican City State? Why is it only our religion that posts "diplomats" throughout the world, and especially at the UN? What a farce! Didn't we learn anything from Cardinal Pacelli & Germany? The Pope is revered around (most) of the world; he automatically has a "bully pulpit" to spread his message; why do we continue the medieval traditions of the Italian dukedoms, princes, etc.? A story such as this (child pornography, a priest, a diplomat) only gives credence to RCC-haters, secularists and others. When will the RCC give up looking & functioning like something out of the 16th century and fully embrace its role in the 21st?