The same kind of "Catholics" who clapped and gave standing ovation weren't taught catechism, they were brainwashed to believe Jesus loves everyone but they forgot the part where Jesus says go and sin no more. Also, many of them are divorced, had abortions, premarital marriage, and politics.
There is no doubt that when they did away with the 'penny catechism' after Vatican II, Catholic education ceased. That began about 40 years ago. Thus there are very few Catholics under 40 years of age who know the faith they think they have..
Alas, I know, for I am Irish and see who attends the NO Mass and the vast majority of them are ELDERLY, 50 years old and older. They were all brought up with proper Catholic education. In their cases, they still go to Mass but they have lost the faith they learned. That is the generation that nowadays would clap a priest who gives the appearance of being NICE.
It is a Godsend to read some of your posts members, a relief to know others out there see things as we do. Well said Viva, but how sad it is.