Pope Francis greets Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines after the celebration of a mass marking the end of the Jubilee of Mercy, on Nov 20, 2016 at the Vatican.(Photo by Vincenzo Pinto / AFP)
By LiCAS.news
May 7 2024
The nationwide survey sampled 3,000 randomly selected individuals aged 18 and above, providing a comprehensive insight into the sentiments of Filipinos towards the Pope and various social issues.
Dr Joseph Mercado, Chief Statistician at Oculum, attributed Pope Francis’s high approval rating to his reputation for humility, compassion, and progressive views.
“As a prominent religious figure, Pope Francis enjoys a high level of trust, likely due to his global reputation for humility, compassion, and progressive views on various social issues,” Mercado said.
The same survey highlighted that the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) and the Academe are the most trusted institutions in the country.
Mercado emphasized that this level of trust reflects the Catholic institution’s significant influence in a predominantly Catholic nation.
“The strong trust shown suggests a high level of respect and confidence in this religious institution, reflecting its influence and credibility in a predominantly Catholic country,” he said.
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