The nuns are let off

In fact, the investigation praised nuns rather than excoriate them as was expected when the investigation began in 2012. Was the change due to the replacement of Pope Benedict by Pope Francis? Here is the conclusion of the report:

Our times need the credible and attractive witness of consecrated religious who demonstrate the redemptive and transformative power of the Gospel. Convinced of the sublime dignity and beauty of consecrated life, may we all pray for and support our women religious and actively promote vocations to the religious life.