Most Catholic Democrats say Trump has been too critical of Pope Leo XIV but Leo hasn’t been too critical of Trump
% of U.S. Catholics who say …
Note: One question asked if Donald Trump has been “too critical” of Pope Leo XIV, has “not been critical enough” or has been “striking the right balance.” The other asked if Leo has been “too critical” of the Trump administration, has “not been critical enough” or has been “striking the right balance.” The “Neither” shares include everyone who didn’t answer either question with “too critical,” including those who were not asked the questions because they’ve never heard of Pope Leo.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Most Catholic Democrats say Trump has been too critical of Pope Leo XIV but Leo hasn’t been too critical of Trump
% of U.S. Catholics who say …
| Trump has been too critical of Pope Leo | Pope Leo has been too critical of Trump | Both have been too critical of each other | Neither has been too critical of the other | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rep/lean Rep | 21% | 28% | 11% | 40% |
| Dem/lean Dem | 68% | 1% | 2% | 29% |
Note: One question asked if Donald Trump has been “too critical” of Pope Leo XIV, has “not been critical enough” or has been “striking the right balance.” The other asked if Leo has been “too critical” of the Trump administration, has “not been critical enough” or has been “striking the right balance.” The “Neither” shares include everyone who didn’t answer either question with “too critical,” including those who were not asked the questions because they’ve never heard of Pope Leo.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
