U.S. Catholics' Views on Pope Leo XIV
According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, more than 8 in 10 U.S. Catholics view Pope Leo XIV favorably.
Catholics are still getting to know Pope Leo XIV, who became pope in May following the death of Pope Francis. The survey found that 67% of American Catholics say they know a little about Leo, and 25% know nothing at all, while just 7% say they know a lot about him.
- 4% of Catholics have an unfavorable view of Pope Leo XIV.
- 11% have never heard of him.
- 52% are unsure how Leo's church leadership will compare with Francis'.
- 33% think Leo will be pretty similar to Francis.
- 13% think he will be pretty different.
This analysis explores U.S. Catholics' views of Pope Leo XIV, based on the Pew Research Center survey.
Catholics say they have a favorable view of Leo, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
Author's summary: Catholics view Pope Leo XIV favorably, despite knowing little about him.