Pope Leo XIV Votes in US Midterm Elections, First Sitting Pope to Do So
Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, cast his mail-in ballot in the 2026 US midterm elections from Illinois, marking the first time a sitting pope has participated in a political election. The Vatican confirmed his vote includes key Illinois races such as the governor's re-election and Senate and House contests. The pope supports citizens' democratic participation and has voted whenever eligible.
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