After new sexual abuse allegations against Catholic priests and criticism of Pope Francis’ leadership on the issue, his favorability in the US has dropped substantially in a new poll. Less than half of Americans (48%) say they have a favorable view of the Pope, down from two-thirds who said the same in 2017.
Pope’s popularity plummets
After new sexual abuse allegations against Catholic priests and criticism of Pope Francis’ leadership on the issue, his favorability in the US has dropped substantially in a new poll. Less than half of Americans (48%) say they have a favorable view of the Pope, down from two-thirds who said the same in 2017.
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