Majority of Italians trust the Pope but not the Church, research reveals

Pope Francis is the most trusted person in Italy, according to a new nationwide survey.

The research, conducted by the Demopolis Institute, an Italian national research organisation that studies societal trends, found that 76 per cent of Italians trust the Pope, more than any other public figure. The survey included 3,008 interviewees, representative of the Italian population in terms of gender, age and area of residence.

The findings reflect a 2019 survey by ORB International, which found that the Holy Father had an approval rating of 76 per cent among Italians.