I don't think many of the cradle-Catholics (I thought they would be the most deeply catechized) really knew what the bru-ha-ha was all about.  In fact, I had to explain what it was.  Out of 70 parishioners I asked, all of them said they backed their pope.  Now I admit it was a small survey, but even those who were quite doctrinal and who I thought would back the Group of 4, they didn't.  It was good to note that Pope Francis was "their" pope and they didn't care to think of anyone taking potshots at him.   Several noted that in matters of faith the pope was infallible and also noted that they would have been handled by inquisitors in the past.  That one came from one old dear that was having a tizzy fit because our parish voted not to go for the Latin rite at least some of the time.  Go figure!  I would be willing to bet most Catholics had more important things to worry about than four cardinals who should lose their cushy jobs for challenging the boss!