[ultima ratio]

Of course they are Catholics. The segment you have quoted is the reporter's dumb comment. He/she has little understanding of the traditionalist/modernist conflict in the Church. Not unusual. Catholics in general are clueless about what's going on.

[american colleen]

Catholics in general are clueless about what's going on.

Not clueless, ultima. The more I get around the more I believe most are comfortable where they are and/or just don't care. It's very sad.