Francis faces opposition because of his radical stances on issues like social justice for the poor, his embrace of liberation theology, his attacks on clericalism as well as tackling corruption within the Vatican. 

On the sex abuse front, "placating victims"? So prosecuting priests from El Salvador for sex abuse is just "placating"? Getting the courts in Spain to prosecute and judge 10 Catholic priests guilty of sex abuse is placating? Setting up Tribunals to investigate Bishops is placating? Even people like Fr. Thomas Doyle, who has been an outspoken advocate for sex abuse victims, has praised some of his recent moves on the issue. 

And yeah I am harsh in my words. Because your statement "he's sorry they got caught" is despicable character assassination. People like you wanna have your cake and eat it too. If Francis does nothing, that proves that he isn't genuine. If he does something, then his actions are useless anyways.  So your not actually really interested in a solution.