You are incorrect in imputing a love of "pomp and ceremony" to +Chaput. In terms of liturgy, at least, he is closer to Francis than Benedict. You will not see dancers with incense bowls twirling in his cathedral as you did in Mahoney's, or the traditional pageantry of Morlino's, but more a straightforward  liturgy along the lines of Francis. Dignified, respectful and reverent without an 8 minute long Gloria that does more to showcase the choir than worship the Lord. Recall that he replaced a liturgy planner for Francis Philadelphia stop due to the fellow's push for more complex ceremony. He is "say the black and do the red," but not a fan of anything more.

I will not speculate on his thoughts about the consistory other than to say he was certainly not surprised. He and Lori, and maybe even Gomez will continue to be passed over, though he deserves at least a pat on the head for cleaning up Bevilacqua's mess.