Catholics in Latin America generally have positive views of Pope Leo

Pope Leo is very popular, though partisan polarization is growing, survey finds

(RNS) — More than three-quarters (78%) of US Catholics expressed favorable views of Leo, and about one in 10 (12%) expressed unfavorable views.

Catholics in Latin America generally have positive views of Pope Leo

In six Latin American countries surveyed, most Catholics view Pope Leo XIV favorably, though his ratings trail those Pope Francis received early in his papacy.

Pew survey: Majority of Catholics say Trump is too critical of Pope Leo XIV

A survey by Pew Research Center found that more than three-fourths of Catholics view Pope Leo XIV favorably and that many Catholics, especially Democratic‑leaning Catholics, believe President Donald Trump has been too critical of Pope Leo, with views breaking sharply along party lines.The survey of 1,848 Catholics between May 26 and June 1, part of Pew’s broader American Trends Panel survey, found 78% of Catholics view Leo favorably. This is dow…