Pope’s favorability numbers rise after visit to U.S.

From CNS: 

A Marist Poll survey commissioned by the Knights of Columbus found Pope Francis’ favorability made significant gains among Catholics and among Americans overall in the wake of his Sept. 22-27 visit to the United States.

Among practicing Catholics, 90 percent now say they view Pope Francis favorably, up from 83 percent in August, one month before his visit. Among all Americans, the pope’s numbers jumped from 58 percent to 74 percent.

Asked if they are clear about Pope Francis’ vision for the church, 55 percent of Americans said yes, up from 43 percent, and 88 percent of practicing Catholics said the same, up from 73 percent.

Fifty-six percent of Americans said they now feel better about their own faith because of his visit, including 86 percent of practicing Catholics.

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