A year after becoming Pope, 68 percent of Catholics have a favorable opinion of Pope Francis, while a mere 1 percent view him unfavorably. … The pope is also viewed positively among Americans overall (46 percent), although many don’t know enough about him to offer an opinion. …
Catholics are also satisfied with the direction Pope Francis is taking the church. Very few think he is taking the church in a direction that is either too liberal (4 percent) or too conservative (2 percent). Eighty-two percent say the direction he’s taking the church is about right. CONT.
CBS News