Confidentiality

Archbishop Levada said that he did not intend to bring any transparency to CDF affairs, as confidentiality serves a purpose of ensuring that an accused reputation is not damaged until all the facts are in and have been weighed.

He also cited the new revised norms adopted by the US bishops, saying that he didn't intend to comment since in his new capacity as prefect, he'd be one of the officials in Rome advising the Holy Father on if he should accept them or not.

Levada did add one point:

He said he felt a tension between Catholic teaching on forgiveness and the American policy barring offenders permanently from any church work. However, he was quick to say that he saw the necessity for this approach.

Read the complete article American Archbishop Appointed to Vatican from Guardian Unlimited.

I don't have a problem with forgiveness, but I think that kind of mentality on the part the bishops can only lead to trouble. It's pretty much a certainty that pedophiles are not reformable. Perhaps Archbishop Levada has other things in mind when he says 'church work', but illusions that forgiveness equals reform are not good things to entertain.