Catholic Republicans are far more likely than Democrats to say Pope Leo XIV has been too critical of the Trump administration
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Catholic Republicans are far more likely than Democrats to say Pope Leo XIV has been too critical of the Trump administration
| Among Catholics who are Democrats or lean Democratic, % who say … | Trump has been too critical of Leo | Trump hasn’t been critical enough of Leo | Trump has been striking the right balance | Not sure/No answer/Never heard of Pope Leo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 2 | 2 | 26 | |
| Among Catholics who are Democrats or lean Democratic, % who say … | Leo has been too critical of Trump administration | Leo hasn’t been critical enough of Trump administration | Leo has been striking the right balance | Not sure/No answer/Never heard of Pope Leo |
| 3 | 26 | 44 | 27 | |
| Among Catholics who are Republican or lean Republican, % who say … | Trump has been too critical of Leo | Trump hasn’t been critical enough of Leo | Trump has been striking the right balance | Not sure/No answer/Never heard of Pope Leo |
| 32 | 6 | 28 | 34 | |
| Among Catholics who are Republican or lean Republican, % who say … | Leo has been too critical of Trump administration | Leo hasn’t been critical enough of Trump administration | Leo has been striking the right balance | Not sure / No answer / Never heard of Pope Leo |
| 39 | 5 | 27 | 28 |
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
