A poll found two-thirds of Americans have a positive view of Pope Leo XIV’s calls for peace amid the Iran war and a majority of people hold a negative view of President Donald Trump’s criticisms of the Holy Father and threats to destroy Iranian civilisation. The Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll surveyed 2,560 American adults between…
Poll: Most Americans dislike Trump’s jabs at Pope Leo XIV, favour Leo’s call for peace
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio steps out of his vehicle after arriving in the San Damaso Courtyard at the Vatican May 7, 2026, for an audience with Pope Leo XIV. Photo: CNS/Lola Gomez.