They all cheered when Cardinal Cupich finished his recorded address at end of mass yesterday

The faithful were stunned at the sheer acuity of what the cardinal had to say:

—  He was the organizer of the coming synod of bishops about clerical abuse.

— It would be about protecting children.

— You could learn more at a website.

— He was sorry about abuse.

— We are in his prayers.

It was short! Two minutes. It said nothing about abuse of seminarians by bishops. It left out various other accusations and recriminations. People were cheered up by what he said.