I think that's right.  I think many of Francis' harshest critics don't doubt for a second his pro-life commitment; rather they worry about other aspects of his program, and disingenuously, dishonestly critique his teaching about life.  From the beginning of his ministry as bishop of Rome, Francis has named the root of evil in the church: clericalism and its evil offspring careerism.  I think his efforts to address and redress those evils have been uneven, but at the core of his efforts is an accurate diagnosis of the problem.  I suppose the church will still be debating the prescription for the illness long after Francis is gone, but I think his diagnosis is correct -- and I don't think the reactionaries can run away from it, try as they might.