美国天主教徒在下一个教皇上分裂,42%赞成继续进步教义,37%倾向于保守的方向。 American Catholics are split on the next pope, with 42% favoring continued progressive teachings and 37% preferring a conservative direction.

美国天主教徒们对天主教会的未来方向有分歧,因为他们等待着一个新的教皇。 American Catholics are divided on the future direction of the Catholic Church as they await a new pope. CBS News/YouGov民调显示42%希望下一任教皇继续教皇弗朗西斯的教义, 37%更喜欢保守派领袖, A CBS News/YouGov poll shows that 42% want the next pope to continue Pope Francis' teachings, while 37% prefer a more conservative leader, and 21% desire more progressive teachings. 尽管教皇弗朗西斯(Pope Francis)获得76 % 的认可评级, 许多天主教徒仍支持诸如节育和将妇女提升为牧师等进步问题, Despite Pope Francis’ 76% approval rating, many Catholics support progressive issues like birth control and the ordination of women as priests, yet politically, their views often align more with their party than Church teachings.