Pope Francis is more popular than any political world leader, an opinion poll has suggested, according to BBC News. The poll by WIN/Gallup International indicates that Roman Catholics and Jews have the most favorable opinion of the Pope.

75% of Armenians reported to have a favorable opinion of the Pope, irrespective of their own religion.

More than half of the world's protestants and even the majority of atheists and agnostics view him favorably.

The Pope was most popular with Roman Catholics, of whom 85% said they had a favourable opinion of him, and among Jews questioned the figure was 65%.

Among the 64 countries polled, Portugal was the most enthusiastic nation with 94% thinking favorably of the 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.

WIN/Gallup International President Jean-Marc Leger said: "Pope Francis is a leader who transcends his own religion. Our study shows that an ample majority of citizens of the world, of different religious affiliations and across regions, have a favorable image of the Pope."