Never did say he would mention those things. He gave a speech as a head of state.
Yesterday, the Pope addressed US bishops and religious and DID talk about child sexual abuse (homosexuals) and abortion. In that speech, he was speaking as the Universal Pastor to his brother bishops.
A person can’t please everybody all of the time. The key is to recognize one’s expectations are not necessarily shared by another.
A prophet speaks truth to power.
A politician speaks soothing words to power.