LOS ANGELES - Pope Leo XIV is the most positively viewed figure in America today, according to a new Gallup poll that compared favorability ratings for 14 high-profile leaders across politics and public life. The American-born pontiff earned a +46 net-favorability score in the July 7–21 survey, a far stronger showing than any political figure measured — including those with strong party followings.

The poll highlights how political polarization continues to define public opinion of U.S. and international officials, while Leo’s broad appeal spans across party lines.

Who has the highest and lowest ratings in the Gallup poll?

By the numbers:

Gallup measured both favorable and unfavorable views of each figure and calculated net favorability — the difference between the two — to account

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