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- Pope Leo is more favorable than President Donald Trump among most U.S. religious and political groups, except white evangelical Protestants and Christian nationalists.
- A Public Religion Research Institute survey of 5,469 U.S. adults (May 1-18, 2026) found 56% favor Pope Leo and 34% favor President Donald Trump.
- Support for Trump fell across all religious groups because of inflation, the Iran war, and immigration policy.
- Two-thirds of Republican Catholics view Pope Leo favorably.
