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February 25, 2025

Pope Francis and public opinion: Key findings from our surveys

42% of U.S. Catholics think Pope Francis represents a major change in direction for the Catholic Church

42% of U.S. Catholics think Pope Francis represents a major change in direction for the Catholic Church

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42% of U.S. Catholics think Pope Francis represents a major change in direction for the Catholic Church

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Pope Francis and public opinion: Key findings from our surveys
Catholics across many demographic groups, Mass attendance levels see Pope Fracis favorably
Large partisan divide in U.S. Catholics’ opinions of Pope Francis
42% of U.S. Catholics think Pope Francis represents a major change in direction for the Catholic Church
Most Latin American Catholics see Pope Francis favorably, though these shares are smaller than a decade ago
About three-quarters of U.S. Catholics rate Pope Francis favorably