“When a Catholic Priest is accused of molestation, that makes news
When an Evangelical is accused of something immoral that also makes news”
This former is true. I don’t think the latter is true unless the person is a pastor or public figure already. It is the perceived hypocrisy and sensationalism that makes it newsworthy. And the vast majority of readers don’t personally view themselves as Catholic Priests or Evangelical ministers. But if Joe Catholic is accused of molestation, his religion is not reported as part of the story (other than in passing). If Joe Evangelical is accused of a ponzi scheme, his religion is not reported as part of the story (other than in passing) and in the minds of the public they do not associate the two. Both because the reporting doesn’t stress it and because they or their close friends are Catholics or Evangelicals.