Survey: non-Catholics view Pope more favorably following US visit

October 08, 2015

65% of non-Catholics in the US have a favorable view of Pope Francis-- up from 64% in February and 58% in June, according to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center.

14% of non-Catholics have an unfavorable view of Pope Francis, while 21% say they cannot rate him.

Among all surveyed Catholics, 90% had a favorable view of Pope Francis in February, 86% in June, and 81% in October. 4% have an unfavorable view of him, while 15% say they cannot rate him. Among surveyed Catholics who attend Mass at least weekly, 84% now have a favorable view, and 5% have an unfavorable view.

 

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Further information:

• Positive Impact of Pope Francis on Views of the Church, Especially Among Democrats and Liberals (Pew Research Center)