Catholics in Latin America generally have positive views of Pope Leo

Pew: Most US Catholics view pope favorably, say Trump has been too critical of him

Fifty-one percent of Catholics said Trump has been too critical of Leo, far more than the share that said Trump hasn't been critical enough at just 4%

Pope Leo, who has criticized Trump, is popular with U.S. Catholics — Republicans and Democrats

Pope Leo XIV still enjoys high levels of support from U.S. Catholics. In fact, his 78% favorability mark is the same as Pope Francis shortly before he died.

Pew Survey: Majority of Catholics Say Trump Is Too critical of Pope Leo XIV

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Pope Leo XIV has a strong favorability rating among Catholics. Political leanings, however, affect how Catholics view the dynamic between the pope and the president.

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.