Vatican 's interim report discussing same - sex couples was widely seen as major breakthrough . But theological arguments used in it was n't revolutionary , says Patrick Hornbeck . After Vatican II , the council 's theological framework was perceived in some quarters as patronizing and paternalistic . Catholics were too quick to accept interim report , Hornbeck says .
Vatican 's interim report discussing same - sex couples was widely seen as major breakthrough . But theological arguments used in it was n't revolutionary , says Patrick Hornbeck . Catholics were too quick to accept interim report , Hornbeck says .