Pope Leo XIV has the highest favorability rating among seven American public personalities, according to an NBC poll.
42% of Americans “very positive” or “somewhat positive” view of the Pontiff, while 8% have a negative view.
Other personalities in the survey were Stephen Colbert, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Vice President JD Vance, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, President Donald Trump, former Vice President Kamala Harris, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom.