Pope Leo becomes first pontiff to cast ballot in US election
The Vatican has not disclosed which candidates the Pope supported.
Pope Leo the 14th has made history by becoming the first pontiff to cast a ballot in a United States general election. This significant act of democratic participation occurred ahead of the midterms, with the Vatican confirming the Chicago-born Pope's involvement. The Vatican praised voting as a fundamental right and duty. Pope Leo's decision to vote follows contentious public disagreements with President Donald Trump regarding immigration policies and the war in Iran.
The Vatican has not publicly disclosed which candidates the Pope chose to support in the election. Born as Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo remains an American citizen and is registered to vote in New Lenox, Illinois. Despite his role as the head of state in the Vatican, his American citizenship does not negate his right to vote.
The Pope's stance on issues like the Iran war and migrant treatment has been vocal, yet his voting history has shown participation in both Republican and Democratic primaries.
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