34% felt positive about Pope's recent visit, survey says

Expensive, welcoming, conflicted, old-fashioned and positivity are the top five words associated with the recent visit of Pope Francis.

34% felt positive about Pope's recent visit, survey says

Expensive, welcoming, conflicted, old-fashioned and positivity are the top five words associated with the recent visit of Pope Francis.

A survey of 500 people's found 34% had positive feelings about the papal trip - while 26% were negative and 40% were unsure how they felt.

36% of men say he addressed the issue of clerical abuse well - compared to 29% of women.

The SPARK study also found that 4 in 10 do not think the government should have paid anything towards the trip.

Digital Desk

more courts articles

Man admits killing Irish pensioner (87) on mobility scooter in London Man admits killing Irish pensioner (87) on mobility scooter in London
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges
Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court

More in this section

Northern Ireland Policing Board meeting PSNI Chief Constable to be pressed for answers over journalist surveillance revelations
Controls 'overridden' to allow approval of UL housing purchase Controls 'overridden' to allow approval of UL housing purchase
Scramble to identify State lands for migrant accommodation Scramble to identify State lands for migrant accommodation
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited