53% of Americans Like Pope Leo XIV Speaking on Political Issues

A majority of Americans like Pope Leo XIV speaking out on political issues, according to a new poll. [By way of comparison, 58% of Catholics voted for Donald Trump.] The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 53% of American adults view the Pope favorably, including 28% with a very favorable impression. Twenty-two percent (22%) view Leo XIV unfavorably, and 24% are not sure. Online and phone surveys are notoriously unreliable. Pope Francis: Pope Francis’ 30% unfavorable rating among Americans. U.S. Catholics’ 17% unfavorable opinion. 42% favorability among conservative adults, 70% liberals, 66% moderates. Rasmussen Poll Favorable DEM: 72% IND: 45% GOP: 41% All Adults: 53% The fact that Democrats raised the numbers might support the view that the Pope i