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Pew Research CenterApril 10, 2024
Majority of U.S. Catholics Express Favorable View of Pope Francis

42% of U.S. Catholics think Pope Francis represents major change in direction for the Catholic Church

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Majority of U.S. Catholics Express Favorable View of Pope Francis
Three-quarters of U.S. Catholics rate Pope Francis favorably
Large partisan divide in U.S. Catholics’ opinions of Pope Francis
4 in 10 U.S. Catholics see Pope Francis as major change for the church
Majorities of U.S. Catholics support the church allowing birth control, marriage for priests as well as other measures
Views of Pope Francis among U.S. Catholics
42% of U.S. Catholics think Pope Francis represents major change in direction for the Catholic Church
Most U.S. Catholics who attend Mass weekly say the church should not recognize same-sex marriages
In the U.S., more Catholic Democrats than Republicans say they want the church to allow women to become priests, recognize same-sex marriages
Trends in U.S. Catholics’ views about birth control, the priesthood and sexuality
Summary scale of U.S. Catholics’ responses to questions about birth control, priesthood, sexuality
Profile of U.S. Catholics who say the church should or should not allow contraception, marriage for priests, ordination for women, and more

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