"... on the 'zero tolerance' policy that is the keystone in the church's response to the abuse of children."

What zero tolerance policy?  What do those words mean?  It appears to mean a priest is stood down from his duties when an accusation is made and until some determination is made as to the charges.  At least it means that in the U.S. and some other countries when it comes to diocesan priests.  Have no idea what it means outside of Europe, N. Amer., and Australia.   Religious order priests or brothers or sisters - a mystery.

It does not mean priests are removed from the priesthood if found guilty, because something like 40% of cases that go to the CDF are not removed from the priesthood.  It certainly does not mean that bishops complicit in the coverup of child sex abuse are stood down.  It certainly does not mean that bishops are to inform the police - except where required to by law.  And, it doesn't mean anything about how the victim is treated, about justice for the victim.