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Benedict's US Trip Improved His Image

Majority of Americans feel better about both pope and the church

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(Newser) – Both the pontiff and the Catholic Church got an image boost following the pope's recent US visit, reports Reuters. A post-trip poll found that 61% of Americans, both Catholics and non-Catholics, believe the pope's 6-day stint met or exceeded their expectations; 65% now have a more positive view of Pope Benedict.

While the Marist College poll also showed that 52% of Americans had a more positive view of the Catholic Church, only 32% say the church has done enough to prevent a repeat of the abuse scandal among priests; 40% cited the pope's surprise visit with the victims of that scandal as the high point of the trip.

Cardinal Edward Egan, Archbishop of New York, holds a gift that was given to him by Pope Benedict XVI before the pontiff celebrated Mass at Yankee Stadium in New York, April 20, 2008.
Cardinal Edward Egan, Archbishop of New York, holds a gift that was given to him by Pope Benedict XVI before the pontiff celebrated Mass at Yankee Stadium in New York, April 20, 2008.   (AP Photo/Mike Segar, Pool)
Pope Benedict XVI clasps his hands and smiles as he acknowledges the crowd during a Mass at Yankee Stadium on Sunday April 20, 2008.
Pope Benedict XVI clasps his hands and smiles as he acknowledges the crowd during a Mass at Yankee Stadium on Sunday April 20, 2008.   (AP Photo/Kevin P. Coughlin, Pool)
Pope Benedict XVI, at center of altar, celebrates a Mass at Yankee Stadium in New York Sunday April 20, 2008.
Pope Benedict XVI, at center of altar, celebrates a Mass at Yankee Stadium in New York Sunday April 20, 2008.   (AP Photo/Chang W. Lee, Pool)
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