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Trends in Papal Favorability Among U.S. Catholics

Pope John Paul II

John Paul II

1978 – 2005

Pope Benedict XVI

Benedict XVI

2005 – 2013

Pope Francis

Francis

2013 – Present

Source: Pew Research Center survey, May 5-June 7 2015. Figures may not add to 100% due to rounding. Wikimedia Commons (images).