About 1,000 people were questioned in 64 countries.
The Pope was most popular with Roman Catholics, of whom 85% said they had a favorable opinion of him, and among Jews questioned the figure was 65%.
As for geographical distribution, population of Latin America, North America and the EU member countries (in particular, Italy and Portugal) are mostly in sympathy with the Rome 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.
Pope Francis - Jorge Mario Bergoglio was born on 17 December 1936 in Buenos Aires, in an Italian migrant family.
Rome Pope more popular than world leaders, says poll also attended by Azerbaijanis
24 March 2016
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The poll by WIN/Gallup International indicates that Roman Catholics and Jews have the most favorable opinion of the Pope.
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