Pope Francis

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reportApr 12, 2024

Majority of U.S. Catholics Express Favorable View of Pope Francis

Most say Francis represents change in the church. And many say the church should allow priests to marry and let Catholics use birth control.
short readsSep 20, 2023

Under Pope Francis, the College of Cardinals has become less European

Pope Francis’ picks for the College of Cardinals have tilted the leadership structure away from its historic European base and toward countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
short readsOct 27, 2021

Fast facts as Biden meets with Pope Francis

Here are some recent survey findings about Joe Biden, the pope, the debate over whether the president should receive Communion, and more.
short readsOct 7, 2021

Two-thirds of U.S. Catholics unaware of pope’s new restrictions on traditional Latin Mass

Weekly Mass-goers and Catholic Republicans express higher levels of disapproval of the pope’s new restrictions.
short readsJun 25, 2021

Americans, including Catholics, continue to have favorable views of Pope Francis

63% of U.S adults have a “very” or “mostly” favorable opinion of Pope Francis, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in March.
short readsApr 3, 2020

Three-quarters of U.S. Catholics view Pope Francis favorably, though partisan differences persist

Americans’ opinions of Pope Francis have rebounded slightly after hitting an all-time low almost two years ago in the wake of abuse scandals.
short readsMar 13, 2018

U.S. Catholics offer wide range of answers when asked about Francis’ most notable action as pope

About one-in-ten U.S. Catholics say Pope Francis’ most notable action has been showing humility and setting a good Christian example, while an equal share credited Francis with opening up the church and making it more accepting.
short readsMar 6, 2018

6 facts about how U.S. Catholics see Pope Francis

As Pope Francis approaches the fifth anniversary of his papacy, read six facts about how American Catholics view the pope.
short readsJan 18, 2017

U.S. Catholics, non-Catholics continue to view Pope Francis favorably

In the U.S., Pope Francis remains as popular as ever, with seven-in-ten Americans saying their opinion of the pontiff is “very” or “mostly” favorable.
short readsApr 8, 2016

Pope’s proclamation, like views of U.S. Catholics, indicates openness to nontraditional families

Six-in-ten Catholics say the church should allow those who are divorced and have remarried without obtaining an annulment to receive Communion, according to a 2015 Pew Research Center Survey.

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Pope Francis

Pope Francis

Majority of U.S. Catholics Express Favorable View of Pope Francis

Under Pope Francis, the College of Cardinals has become less European

Fast facts as Biden meets with Pope Francis

Two-thirds of U.S. Catholics unaware of pope’s new restrictions on traditional Latin Mass

Americans, including Catholics, continue to have favorable views of Pope Francis

Three-quarters of U.S. Catholics view Pope Francis favorably, though partisan differences persist

U.S. Catholics offer wide range of answers when asked about Francis’ most notable action as pope

6 facts about how U.S. Catholics see Pope Francis

U.S. Catholics, non-Catholics continue to view Pope Francis favorably

Pope’s proclamation, like views of U.S. Catholics, indicates openness to nontraditional families

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