With Regard to Priests Who Sexually Abuse Children,

[Major Nikon]

5. "little ones" is also used as a reference to believers

So you could interpret this as a reference to children, or you could also interpret it in a number of different ways. Probably best to let the decider decide that one.

Regardless the bible has no restrictions on pedophilia. Pederasty was very common and well tolerated during the time of Jesus. I’m sure the priests who rape children found all the biblical support the needed and even if they recognized it as sinful, they could tell another church official with no fear of getting turned into the authorities thanks to the child rape apologists who justified handing child rape in house.