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Key FactsLeo XIV Becomes First Pope to Vote in a U.S. Election
Oct 31, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: religionnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: religionnews.com
- On Friday, the Vatican confirmed that Leo had voted by mail in Illinois for the midterm election scheduled for Tuesday.
- The Vatican says Leo has long participated in U.S. elections whenever eligible, including during his years in Peru.
- His voting history shows that over the years he took part in both Democratic and Republican primaries.
- The Vatican holds that citizens have both a right and a duty to participate in the democratic process.
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