When asked to grade Pope Francis, most respondents either gave him an “A” or an “F,” with few marks in between.Īmong those surveyed, 55 percent have a favorable view of Francis and 9 percent have a mostly favorable view, while 14 and 22 percent describe their views as mostly unfavorable or unfavorable, respectively. Catholic reader survey indicates, however, that differing opinions on the papacy are, when present, extreme. How could you not like this guy?Ī recent U.S.

Francis-the Kia Soul-riding, cafeteria-eating, shower-installing super pope who regularly loses his hat on windy days-simply must be everyone’s favorite. Catholic subscribers are big fans of Pope Francis, but some Catholics not so much.Īs Pope Francis finishes up his second year leading 1.2 billion Catholics, a brief tour of his mainstream media portrayal doesn’t exactly indicate any impending drop in popularity.