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22-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
What American Catholics thought about Pope Francis
Print Close By Paul Steinhauser Published April 21, 2025 Pope Francis, who changed the face of the papacy, was broadly popular with the more than 60 million U.S. Catholics, according to recent public opinion polling. Seventy-eight percent of American Catholics expressed a favorable opinion of the pope in a Pew Poll conducted in early February, shortly before Francis' lengthy hospitalization for a case of double pneumonia. The 88-year-old pope died on Monday Francis' popularity among American Catholics was constant throughout his dozen-year tenure as pope, with his favorability peaking at 90% in a February 2015 poll by Pew. CLICK HERE FOR LIVE FOX NEWS UPDATES ON THE PASSING OF POPE FRANCIS "Pope Francis enjoyed broad support among American Catholics – certainly exceeding the popularity of any elected officials in the U.S.," veteran political scientist Wayne Lesperance, the president of New England College, told Fox News. U.S. Catholics also generally viewed Francis more positively than his immediate predecessor in the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI. FIVE WAYS POPE FRANCIS IMPACTED THE CATHOLIC CHURCH Benedict's favorability ratings ranged between 67% and 83% in Pew polling during his eight years as pope. While popular with many Catholics, Francis' attempts to make the church more inclusive made him an enemy to some in the conservative wing of the church. And there was plenty of pushback against the pope's moves to overhaul a very divided church. Those divisions may have contributed to a partisan divide when it comes to U.S. Catholics' views of Francis. According to the February Pew Poll, 88% of U.S. Catholics who identified as Democrats or leaned toward the Democratic Party had a positive view of the pope. But favorable opinions of Francis dropped to 69% among U.S. Catholics who said they were Republicans or leaned toward the GOP. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "His reform agenda, emphasizing values that sought to lift up the poorest, most marginalized individuals in the world, played better with Catholic Democrats than Republicans," Lesperance noted. "And despite being critical of the current administration's position on building the wall, mass deportations, and migrants, the late pope enjoyed the support of nearly two-thirds of Catholic Republicans. His legacy will be one of reform and social justice for Catholics across the globe." Paul Steinhauser is a politics reporter based in New Hampshire. Print Close URL
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
What American Catholics thought about Pope Francis
Pope Francis, who changed the face of the papacy, was broadly popular with the more than 60 million U.S. Catholics, according to recent public opinion polling. Seventy-eight percent of American Catholics expressed a favorable opinion of the pope in a Pew Poll conducted in early February, shortly before Francis' lengthy hospitalization for a case of double pneumonia. The 88-year-old pope died on Monday Francis' popularity among American Catholics was constant throughout his dozen-year tenure as pope, with his favorability peaking at 90% in a February 2015 poll by Pew. Click Here For Live Fox News Updates On The Passing Of Pope Francis "Pope Francis enjoyed broad support among American Catholics – certainly exceeding the popularity of any elected officials in the U.S.," veteran political scientist Wayne Lesperance, the president of New England College, told Fox News. U.S. Catholics also generally viewed Francis more positively than his immediate predecessor in the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI. Read On The Fox News App Five Ways Pope Francis Impacted The Catholic Church Benedict's favorability ratings ranged between 67% and 83% in Pew polling during his eight years as pope. While popular with many Catholics, Francis' attempts to make the church more inclusive made him an enemy to some in the conservative wing of the church. And there was plenty of pushback against the pope's moves to overhaul a very divided church. Those divisions may have contributed to a partisan divide when it comes to U.S. Catholics' views of Francis. According to the February Pew Poll, 88% of U.S. Catholics who identified as Democrats or leaned toward the Democratic Party had a positive view of the pope. But favorable opinions of Francis dropped to 69% among U.S. Catholics who said they were Republicans or leaned toward the GOP. "His reform agenda, emphasizing values that sought to lift up the poorest, most marginalized individuals in the world, played better with Catholic Democrats than Republicans," Lesperance noted. "And despite being critical of the current administration's position on building the wall, mass deportations, and migrants, the late pope enjoyed the support of nearly two-thirds of Catholic Republicans. His legacy will be one of reform and social justice for Catholics across the globe."Original article source: What American Catholics thought about Pope Francis
Fox News
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
What Americans Catholics thought about Pope Francis
Pope Francis, who changed the face of the papacy, was broadly popular with the more than 60 million U.S. Catholics, according to recent public opinion polling. Seventy-eight percent of American Catholics expressed a favorable opinion of the pope in a Pew Poll conducted in early February, shortly before Francis' lengthy hospitalization for a case of double pneumonia. The 88-year-old pope died on Monday Francis' popularity among American Catholics was constant throughout his dozen-year tenure as pope, with his favorability peaking at 90% in a February 2015 poll by Pew. "Pope Francis enjoyed broad support among American Catholics – certainly exceeding the popularity of any elected officials in the U.S.," veteran political scientist Wayne Lesperance, the president of New England College, told Fox News. U.S. Catholics also generally viewed Francis more positively than his immediate predecessor in the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI. Benedict's favorability ratings ranged between 67% and 83% in Pew polling during his eight years as pope. While popular with many Catholics, Francis' attempts to make the church more inclusive made him an enemy to some in the conservative wing of the church. And there was plenty of pushback against the pope's moves to overhaul a very divided church. Those divisions may have contributed to a partisan divide when it comes to U.S. Catholics' views of Francis. According to the February Pew Poll, 88% of U.S. Catholics who identified as Democrats or leaned toward the Democratic Party had a positive view of the pope. But favorable opinions of Francis dropped to 69% among U.S. Catholics who said they were Republicans or leaned toward the GOP. "His reform agenda, emphasizing values that sought to lift up the poorest, most marginalized individuals in the world, played better with Catholic Democrats than Republicans," Lesperance noted. "And despite being critical of the current administration's position on building the wall, mass deportations, and migrants, the late pope enjoyed the support of nearly two-thirds of Catholic Republicans. His legacy will be one of reform and social justice for Catholics across the globe."
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Yahoo
One year after murder, Cape Cod family honors legacy of former hockey star
One year after Meghan Moore's murder, her family channels their grief through a foundation honoring the legacy of the former Barnstable High School hockey star. Meghan, 25, was living in Miami with her former New England College hockey teammate, Sidney Capolino, when the roommates were fatally gunned down by Meghan's stalker, who then killed himself. 'I still feel this anger and sadness that there was no justice in that sense,' said Meghan's older sister Molly Moore. 'She was the best little sister. I think that, a year after, it just doesn't feel real. You kind of expect to have your little sister through monumental things.' Through their heartache, Meghan's family, led by her parents, Mary Beth and William Moore, launched the Meghan Constance Moore Memorial Fund, raising more than $200,000 over the past year. The funds will benefit scholarships for Cape Cod-area high school student-athletes continuing sports in college and contribute $10,000 annually to Meghan and Sidney's alma mater, New England College in New Hampshire. 'It's good that it's going to help her name live on, and that makes me really happy,' said Meghan's older brother Will, who had spent a month visiting her in Florida shortly before the tragedy. 'She was larger than life.' Meg and Sid's hockey numbers have been retired at New England College, where the athletic office will be named after them. 'I think it just shows how many lives she's touched,' Molly said. 'I want her to be remembered as the happy, hilarious, strong, confident girl that she was.' Meghan's parents, who own the popular Hyannis restaurant Spanky's Clam Shack, have tirelessly kept their daughter's name alive by sharing her story and the foundation in her honor. At the restaurant, patrons can scan a QR code to donate to the fund. Support and donations from their network of loved ones, as well as customers and complete strangers have humbled the Moores over the last year. 'You can't really ever predict that this would happen and then how you're going to get through a year,' Molly said. 'And it still feels like yesterday. So, just having those people around has been amazing.' Will, too, is sustained by the constant support from family and friends. So many people have checked up on us since it's happened, and it doesn't seem like the support's going away,' Will said. 'It just seems like it keeps going and going and going.' The Moores are organizing a 'Run for Meg' 5K fundraiser on May 10. To donate to the foundation, visit: Meghan Constance Moore Memorial Fund. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Political leaders react to Shaheen not seeking reelection
After serving almost 20 years as one of New Hampshire's two U.S. senators, 78-year-old Democrat Jeanne Shaheen announced Wednesday she will not be running for a fourth term in 2026. 'From the bottom of my heart, thank you New Hampshire,' Sen. Shaheen said in a video posted to social media. Although Shaheen always said her goal was to make a difference for people rather than make history for herself, she ended up doing both. After serving as New Hampshire's first female governor from 1997-2003 and then being elected to the U.S. Senate in 2008, Shaheen became the first woman in United States history to serve as both a state governor and U.S. senator, winning three terms to each role. Some political experts say Shaheen didn't just break down barriers for women by doing that, but also made America a better place for women by championing federal bills like the Sexual Assault Survivors' Rights Act, and expanding the Violence Against Women Act. 'I think she will leave a legacy of making America, making our communities safer for women and protecting women,' said Dr. Nathan Shrader, Associate Professor of Politics at New England College in Henniker. In a blow to Democrats, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen will not seek reelection in New Hampshire Dr. Shrader says Shaheen also leaves a rare legacy of being a centrist, as the Common Ground Committee ranked her one of the ten most bipartisan senators in the country multiple times. Some of the more recent memories of Shaheen voting across the aisle include her joining Republicans in voting for the Laken Riley Act this year, and voting against Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders' proposed $15 dollar minimum wage amendment in 2021. 'She's leaving us, leaving office rather, at a time when we need people who are out of her mold,' Dr. Shrader said. 'Some of these people that took the governing component of this extremely seriously and did it very well for a long time are being … they've been replaced, in many respects, by people who are far more partisan and less institutional than they were.' As far as who might replace Shaheen, Dr. Shrader says many people could get in the running, but some of the early names being tossed around are current Democratic New Hampshire Congressman Chris Pappas, former Republican Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown, and even former New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, although he's said previously that he's uninterested in becoming a U.S. senator. If Rep. Pappas were to run for Shaheen's spot, Dr. Shrader says that would also create a race for his U.S. House seat, and that could in turn create more races in the New Hampshire State House if current state representatives and senators were to leave their positions to try replacing Pappas. 'This is where it would get very interesting, very quickly,' Dr. Shrader said. 'There are pockets of Democratic elected officials all through the first district who might say, again, 'Hey, this is an open seat, these don't come up very often, what the heck, I'm going to shoot my shot and this might be my only opportunity.'' People around New Hampshire reacted to Shaheen's announcement throughout the day Wednesday, including her Senate colleague Maggie Hassan, who wrote in part: 'Jeanne Shaheen is a trailblazer who has defined and personified New Hampshire politics – and progress – for decades.' Furthermore, although he hasn't officially announced his candidacy yet, former senator Scott Brown also shared a statement thanking Shaheen for her service, but adding: 'It's time for New Hampshire to have someone in the delegation who stands with, not against, the Trump agenda.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
