A new American opinion poll suggests that Pope Leo XIV currently enjoys one of the strongest public reputations among prominent figures in the United States, outperforming political leaders across the partisan divide.
The survey, conducted by NBC News in partnership with Hart Research Associates and Public Opinion Strategies, asked 1,000 registered voters about their views on a range of public figures. When respondents were asked how they regarded Pope Leo, 42 per cent said they held either a “very positive” or “somewhat positive” opinion of him, while only 8 per cent reported a negative view.
