Pope Francis more popular than world leaders: poll March 24, 2016 - 11:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Pope Francis is more popular than any political world leader, an opinion poll has suggested, according to BBC News. The poll by WIN/Gallup International indicates that Roman Catholics and Jews have the most favorable opinion of the Pope. 75% of Armenians reported to have a favorable opinion of the Pope, irrespective of their own religion. More than half of the world's protestants and even the majority of atheists and agnostics view him favorably. The Pope was most popular with Roman Catholics, of whom 85% said they had a favourable opinion of him, and among Jews questioned the figure was 65%. Among the 64 countries polled, Portugal was the most enthusiastic nation with 94% thinking favorably of the Pope. Pope Francis's lowest ratings came in Tunisia, Turkey and Algeria, while most people in Azerbaijan said they did not know much about him. WIN/Gallup International President Jean-Marc Leger said: "Pope Francis is a leader who transcends his own religion. Our study shows that an ample majority of citizens of the world, of different religious affiliations and across regions, have a favorable image of the Pope." Related links:   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia.Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements.Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of ArmeniaHenrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |
