How do you know, Pandora, that they are just "stories?' and without merit?  Isn't your denial also filled with "loads of agenda?"  Please excuse my turning your own style of questioning and disagreement on you personally, as I do believe you are unaware of the verified investigative reports - aside from personal exchanges with clerics in Rome - that confirm such stories, including of clerics of all levels visiting brothels of both men and women.  Interestingly, much was learned as a result of the Vatican rumors of a "gay lobby" that was significant in the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.  It was amazing how so many talked as a result of that event.  I wish that our friend with deep ties to and in Rome was around to once again give us the citations from the mainstream press there.  But I am sure you can find it with a bit of research.  A Blessed Christmas to you and yours!