The majority of Italians are satisfied with the current Pontiff’s main teachings, as well as his social and environmental concerns according to this study. Pope Francis is Italy’s most trusted leader.
Newsroom (28/01/2025 16:53, Gaudium Press) A survey conducted by the Demopolis National Research Institute revealed that Pope Francis is the most trusted public figure in Italy. According to the study, most Italians are satisfied with the guiding principles of the current pontiff’s magisterium, as well as his social and environmental concerns.
The results of this survey, which was conducted in January with the participation of three thousand Italians, were presented to the Holy Father by Pietro Vento, director of the institute, along with researchers Giusy Montalbano and Maria Sabrina Titone, during an audience at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican.
Alignment with the Real Needs of Families
According to Pietro Vento, Pope Francis is currently a trusted figure for 76% of those surveyed. “Since the first year of his pontificate, he has been the most trusted public figure for Italians, far beyond faith or religious practice. They appreciate that he is in tune with the real needs of families, the clarity and spontaneity of his words,” he assured.
Pope Francis is Italy’s Most Trusted Leader
For two-thirds of Italians, Pope Francis’ magisterium is characterized by his relentless appeal for peace, fraternity, and his firm opposition to war. Additionally, four out of ten Italians stated that they appreciate the importance the Holy Father places on youth. They also expressed joy in his commitment to a welcoming Church.
Crisis of Hope in the World
According to the survey, 72% identified themselves as Catholics, but only 17% considered themselves practicing Catholics who attend Mass regularly. Just under half of the respondents, 45%, expressed trust in the Catholic Church.
Many expressed concern about the crisis in religious vocations and understand that the main difficulty for the Church is reconciling faith and history with the challenges of the contemporary world. Lastly, 75% of Italians stated they believe there is a crisis of hope in the world, but they hope that the Ordinary Jubilee of Hope will prioritize social needs alongside spiritual ones. (EPC)
Compiled by Donna Smolders
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