More Catholic Democrats than Republicans view Pope Leo favorably
% of U.S. Catholics who have a __ view of Pope Leo XIV
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
More Catholic Democrats than Republicans view Pope Leo favorably
% of U.S. Catholics who have a __ view of Pope Leo XIV
| Rep/lean Rep favorable | Rep/lean Rep unfavorable | Dem/lean Dem favorable | Dem/lean Dem unfavorable | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/2025 | 84% | 6% | 89% | 2% |
| 06/2026 | 72% | 22% | 84% | 5% |
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
