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Pope Francis Very Popular Among Both U.S. Catholics, Non-Catholics

NPR | By Tom Gjelten
Published March 13, 2015 at 4:54 PM EDT

Pope Francis has maintained high approval ratings even as the Catholic Church struggles with declining membership and the effects of the sexual abuse scandal. In six months, he will make an anticipated visit to the U.S.

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