Leo XIV has become first pope in history to vote in US general election
VATICAN CITY — Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election, casting a mail-in ballot in a contest that will decide America's future as the Trump era slowly comes to an end. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation. Leo,…
Leo XIV, the first pope in history to vote in a U.S. general election, has cast his ballot in Chicago, according to the Vatican. The Chicago-born pontiff, formerly known as Robert Prevost, submitted a mail-in ballot in the upcoming midterm elections, citing his longstanding belief in civic participation. The Holy See press office confirmed that Leo has exercised his right to vote as a U.S. citizen whenever he was eligible, including while living in Peru for over 20 years as a missionary priest and bishop.
Despite the city-state being an absolute monarchy with no political elections, Leo holds U.S. and Peruvian citizenship and is also the head of state of a foreign country.
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