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Pope Leo XIV's favorability towers 54 points above US president in survey
Pope Francis and his successors command instant public recognition through their distinctive white vestments and symbols rather than individual facial features. An Economist survey found the current Pope Leo XIV has a 54-percentage-point favorability advantage over the U.S. president.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 18:36 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 18:40 UTC
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