First, I have an issue with way that Pope Francis chooses to discuss whole swaths of people.  His words are offensive and hurtful.  I doubt that many gay people are lining up to be "accompanied" by the Catholic Church after hearing that they are apparently waging a war against marriage.  He could take a traditional stance on marriage and discuss the situation in measured tones rather than hyperbole.  

Second, with "gender theory," we are discussing programs for women's rights.  What is causing Pope Francis vapors are attempts to decrease the wage gap and tell girls that they don't have to be housewives.  I didn't know that this is at all controversial.  Being opposed to professional women is so far out of the mainstream that any conservative backlash should be ignored.