New pope could be elected in days. Here's what U.S. Catholics are looking for — CBS News poll

In the eyes of U.S. Catholics, the next pope is going to have big — if not red — shoes to fill. 

Most say the Church is in touch with the needs of Catholics, a view that's higher today than when Pope Francis (who famously wore simple black shoes) became pontiff in 2013. Just before Francis' papacy, which today gets 76% approval, most U.S. Catholics said the Church was out of touch.

As such, many U.S. Catholics would see the next pope continue Francis' teachings, and others would move toward still more progressive ones.