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Pope Leo XIV casts mail-in ballot in US midterm elections

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pontiff in recorded history to participate in a secular election, casting a mail-in ballot for the upcoming United States midterm elections. The Vatican confirmed on Friday that the Pope, born Robert Francis Prevost, submitted his vote to Chicago, Illinois, where he remains a registered voter.

The Holy See stated that the Pope exercised his right to vote as a United States citizen, noting his belief in the duty of citizens to participate in democratic processes. Prevost, who maintains a residence in Will County, has a history of civic participation, having voted in several general and primary elections since 2000.

This unprecedented move has sparked debate regarding the neutrality of the papacy and the intersection of religious leadership with national politics. The vote occurs amid documented policy disagreements between the Pope and President Donald Trump, particularly concerning immigration and international conflicts.

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Chicago · Donald Trump · Holy See · Holy See Press Office · Illinois · JD Vance · Pope Leo XIV · Robert Francis Prevost · United States · Vatican · Vatican City · Will County

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La ruota del Papato gira sempre [www.nuovogiornalenazionale.com]
Papa Leão 14 vota nos EUA [brasilemfolhas.com.br]
Papa Leão XIV quer votar [direitoglobal.com.br]