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WorldPope Leo XIV becomes first pope to vote in a US election

The Vatican confirmed Friday that Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November’s midterm election, making him the first pope to vote in a US election.

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TThe Associated Press★★☆☆☆2026-10-30 13:20Original

Pope Leo XIV becomes first pope to vote in a US election
Pope Leo XIV becomes first pope to vote in a US electionWorld