Don't let it. Modernist is as Modernist does. If he actually said this (I don't see an actual link to his words in this Christian Post article), this is classic Modernist teeter-tottering. In addition, given his recent memory issues re: AL ("I don't remember.....") it seems as if Francis is now pandering to those he has obviously upset. I don't believe he believes this traditional dogma for a second. I certainly wouldn't put it past him to want you to believe that he does though.
This will appear more clearly to anybody who studies the conduct of Modernists, which is in perfect harmony with their teachings. In their writings and addresses they seem not unfrequently to advocate doctrines which are contrary one to the other, so that one would be disposed to regard their attitude as double and doubtful. But this is done deliberately and advisedly, and the reason of it is to be found in their opinion as to the mutual separation of science and faith. Thus in their books one finds some things which might well be approved by a Catholic, but on turning over the page one is confronted by other things which might well have been dictated by a rationalist. - Pascendi, Pope Pius X, 1907
After reading through his comments he sounds more Protestant than Catholic...again. Yes, Jesus is the Way....through His Church, the Catholic Church, but he never takes the opportunity to teach Catholic dogma: that Outside the Catholic Church there is No Salvation.
Of course, he believes in the heresy that is enshrined in Vatican II (See tagline) so this makes absolute sense.
Don't be fooled!