The Cardinal is attempting to elucidate the nature of the priests' complaint. He puts forward essentially two possibilities. The first is to do with the pastoral problem of dealing with homosexuals. He acknowledges this as a legitimate and serious concern. He would like to talk with them, if this is indeed their concern. He does not state that this is their concern. Rather he hopes it is.
Possibility #2, is that the priests have a fundamental problem with Church doctrine. Specifically, they may reject the concept that sodomy is sinful. He regards this as extremely serious and even more requiring of a talk.
I think most people on this thread, including me, believe that #2 is the real source of the priests' anger. That thought is also in the Cardinal's mind.
Do you disagree?
Nice post. You did clarify.