I can remember growing up in the 1940-50's in Ireland. We were constantly subjected to lectures and sermons about sexual morality. Both the so called "Christian" Brothers and priests ranted and railed about the sins against sexual morality. They were the experts; they had a full understanding. We were the sinners; we needed forgiveness.  
The problem was then and is now, that institutional loyalty outrank and supersedes  all other issues for the hierarchy. What they really do not understand or accept, is the untold damage that has resulted from their misplaced loyalty. They have exposed the underbelly of hierarchical thinking within the church and therefore one questions all aspects of their decisions regarding faith; morals; and civil responsibility. 
They are the architect of their own demise. There is absolutely no reason to justify the continuation of the  commission; it is just another form of abuse, to obscure the truth and reality of what is happening inside the Vatican.