But wrenching myself back to the point . . . I hope I made clear that there is a world of difference between outward signs and faith. I know some pretty liturgically loose people (a particular Franciscan priest comes to mind) who are faithful believers and will no doubt be way ahead of me at the Judgment.
On the other hand, outward signs can be a stumbling block (all the cheering and waving) or they can assist in worship. BXVI is hardly a 'traditionalist' in the pejorative sense, but he has written very lucidly about the need for serious thinking about whether certain liturgical customs interfere with the act of worship.
I agree. And the pollster would probably be unaware that Romania doesn’t have a queen at the moment ;-).