PoliticsPope Leo XIV becomes first pontiff to vote in a US election
Pope Leo XIV has cast a mail-in ballot in Illinois for the US midterms, becoming the first pope to vote in a US election. The Holy See Press Office said he believes citizens have both the right and duty to take part in democratic processes.
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BBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-30 14:48Original
Pope Leo XIV becomes first pontiff to vote in a US election
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