Pope Francis popularity dipped in the U.S. and 6 Latin American countries | Popenews.org
Pope Francis popularity dipped in the U.S. and 6 Latin American countries | Popenews.org
Since Pope Francis was elected 10 years ago, his popularity has weakened in Latin America. Countries including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico have seen a significant drop in public support for the Pope as per survey done by Pew Research Center in 2024. Once one of the most popular figures in the region, Argentine-born Pope faces increasingly hostile public opinion.
Pope Francis is far from the best Pope the Church has had, but he’s also one of the most wrongly demonized Popes.
— Pax Tube (@PaxTubeOfficial) September 5, 2023
A lot of anti-Francis rhetoric completely drinks the media Kool-Aid that he’s some heretical liberal, when that’s not the case pic.twitter.com/Q65qrEY4bL
Brazil and Mexico: Erosion of Popular Trust
But Pope Francis, the head of a church to which 68% of adults in Brazil and Mexico belong (the two largest Catholic countries), is still pretty much liked there — even if significant numbers say they pray less now than before. But most of these numbers are far-lower than the early years during his papacy, when enthusiasm was sky high. Fact, you see that a decline in support is accompanied by both Brazil and Mexico with the other bells of dwindling acceptability across the region.
His Holiness Pope Francis is the leader of 1.38 billion Catholics.
— Papal Supremacy 🇻🇦 (@papalsupremacy) June 29, 2024
The earth will become a Catholic planet. 🌍🇻🇦 pic.twitter.com/FUD2RrZLpA
Chile’s Mixed Reactions
In Chile, opinion is more divided. Chile is the only country in which a high majority does not view Pope Francis very or somewhat favorably (only 48% favorable, compared with even lower rating of 36% negative). Even though it remains strongly approves than disapproves, Chile’s evaluation of Pope Francis is the most critical in Latin America.
Descending line, falling by Argentina
The biggest drop is in Pope Francis’ native land, Argentina. An astonishing 91% of Argentinians had a favorable view of the Pope in 2013–2014. Within simply three years, by 2024 this number had fallen to an extremely low percentage of just 64% happening in people. This significant drop-off highlights a widening gulf between Pope Francis and his fellow countrymen, who now appear to be unhappy with his papacy.
Enhanced Criticism All Over the Country
In Latin America, two things have changed on the public opinion front since Pope Francis became pope. So in short, people are seeing more negativity and less neutrality or unfamiliarity. In Mexico, the percentage of adults who have an unfavorable view of the Pope has more than tripled in recent years (from 9% to 27%). Likewise, fewer people do not know who the Pope is; a measure of his broad international recognizability.
Catholics vs Protestants: The widening gap
Catholics throughout Latin America still give Pope Francis higher marks than other religious groups, but the gap between Catholics and Protestants has widened. And it is not just that Catholics are becoming more skeptical- Protestant and non-religious groups also have negative opinions on the Vatican. The divide is obviously also picking up on Francis’ waning influence beyond the Catholic community.
Conclusion
Latin Americans have him right back to where he was when the conclave elected him in 2013. A survey from Pew Research Center shows that the Pope’s favorability has gone down, even in his own homeland of Argentina. Although Catholics continue to back the concept of assisted suicide more than other major religious groups, there has been a rise in opposition among Protestants and people who say they have no religion. The success of these measures will determine if Pope Francis can find again the warm embrace he possessed in Latin America, home to most Catholics on earth.
FAQ
**1. A remarkable decline in Pope Francis’ popularity among Latin Americans **
There are many reasons for the change of public opinion, but some draw links to his stances in support of climate change and questions surrounding social justice. That bizzare and changed perception towards pope could have been influenced by economic and social developments on the ground in that region.
**2. Popular in his native country, Argentina … Or receiving the wrath due to a prophet without honor **
From the outset of his papacy, Pope Francis enjoyed extraordinary popularity in Argentina but this has shrunk from 91% favorability ratings during early years to just 64% by,
**3. In Brazil and Mexico support for Pope Francis outstrips other countries **
Nearly seven-in-ten adults in Brazil (68%) and Mexico say they have a favorable opinion of Pope Francis, though his popularity has declined somewhat over time.
**4. RW: How Much Does Religion Matter for Views of Pope Francis? **
Pope Francis is somewhat more popular among Catholics than he is among Protestants or those who are religiously unaffiliated. Yet, support has also waned among Catholics.
**5. Can Pope Francis win back the hearts and mind of us Americans? **
Indeed, as seen above while Pope Francis is still overall popular in the U.S. his favorability rating has fallen from a high of 70% during both 2015 and this survey point last year to its current ***57%. In the U.S., trends show that Pope Francis is experiencing a deepening divide in perceptions of him similar to those observed across Latin America.
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