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flag A 2025 Gallup survey reveals U.S. priests largely trust Pope Leo XIV but have low trust in bishops, face burnout, and report isolation despite strong personal well-being.

flag A 2025 Gallup survey of over 1,100 U.S. priests found high personal flourishing and strong confidence in Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, with 86% expressing significant trust. flag Most priests expect better U.S. Church-Vatican relations, but trust in bishops remains low: 52% of diocesan priests trust their bishop, and only 27% trust U.S. bishops collectively. flag While most can reach their bishop and feel cared for, many report shallow relationships with peers, and newly ordained priests face higher loneliness. flag Burnout is moderate, with 44% of diocesan priests and 31% of religious priests reporting some burnout, though only 11% of those with access to mental health counseling are receiving treatment. flag Nearly half of priests ordained after 2000 feel overburdened by non-spiritual duties. flag The survey ran May 12 to June 30 with a 38% response rate.

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