Pope Leo Votes In US Midterms

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1. 30 Oct

   Pope Leo XIV, a registered voter in Illinois, is poised to vote in next week’s midterm elections after he requested a mail ballot at his residence in Vatican City.

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• 30 Oct Pope Leo votes in US midterms in first known political ballot for any pontiffPope Leo recently cast his vote by mail for the US midterm elections, marking the first time a sitting pope has participated in any political election. He voted from Chicago, where he was born, after registering to vote on October 3 while recuperating from surgery. The Vatican stated that this action reflects the pontiff’s belief in citizens' duty to participate in democratic processes. Leo's involvement comes amid…The Guardian
• 30 Oct Pope Leo votes in U.S. midterms, Vatican confirmsPope Leo voted in the U.S. midterm elections by mail from Illinois, as confirmed by the Vatican on Friday. Pope Leo requested a mail-in ballot earlier this month while recovering from lung surgery and has been exercising his right to vote since he was eligible as an American citizen. The Holy See emphasized that voting is both a right and a duty for citizens, encouraging civic participation without endorsing…CBC
• 30 Oct Why Pope Leo is legally allowed to vote in US election — despite being leader of Vatican CityPope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, remains registered to vote at his brother’s address in New Lenox, Illinois. Voting rights expert Richard Hasen confirms that US citizens abroad retain their voting rights through the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act of 1986. Since 2000, Pope Leo has participated in five primary elections, requesting Democratic ballots twice and Republican…New York Post
• 30 Oct Chicago-born Pope Leo becomes first pontiff to vote in US election after blasting Trump over Iran war and president's treatment of migrantsPope Leo, born in Chicago, became the first pope to vote in a U.S. election by mail-in ballot for Illinois’ 2026 midterm elections. Previously, he criticized President Trump over Iran and migrant policies. The Holy See confirmed that Pope Leo has cast ballots regularly since becoming eligible as a U.S. citizen, emphasizing citizens' duty to participate democratically.Daily Mail
• 30 Oct Pope Leo XIV becomes first pontiff to vote in a US electionPope Leo XIV, born in Chicago and the first US citizen to become pope, cast his mail-in ballot for Illinois' midterm elections on October 3, making him the first pontiff to vote in a U.S. election. The Holy See Press Office confirmed this action as an expression of civic duty. Pope Leo has been critical of President Trump's policies, particularly regarding immigration and the conflict between Israel and Iran…BBC
• 30 Oct Pope Leo becomes first pontiff to cast ballot in US electionPope Leo XIV, an American-born pontiff who became leader of the Catholic Church in May 2025, has become the first pope to cast a ballot in a U.S. election by mailing his vote in Chicago. The Vatican confirmed this historic act and emphasized the importance of citizens' participation in democratic processes, though it did not disclose which candidates received the pope’s support. Pope Leo previously criticized…The Straits Times
• 30 Oct Pope Leo makes history in US election with move confirmed by VaticanPope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost and the first American-born pope, has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. election by submitting a mail-in ballot in Illinois. The Holy See Press Office confirmed this to Fox News Digital on Friday. Pope Leo’s participation aligns with his belief in the duty of citizens to engage in democratic processes, exercising his right as an American citizen both in the United…Fox News
• 30 Oct Pope Leo casts US midterm ballot after row with TrumpPope Leo XIV, the first US-born pope, cast his ballot for the United States midterm elections via mail-in voting in Chicago on October 30. This marks the first instance of a pope participating in a political election. The decision comes after a public disagreement with President Donald Trump over immigration and foreign policy issues, highlighting Pope Leo’s commitment to democratic processes despite criticism from…The Straits Times
• 30 Oct Pope Leo becomes first pontiff to vote in a U.S. electionPope Leo has become the first pontiff to vote in a U.S. election, casting his ballot by mail as an American citizen from his registered address in New Lenox, Illinois. The Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo, who was formerly Cardinal , exercised his right to vote both in the United States and while residing in Peru during his tenure there. His voting history includes participation in five primary elections since 2000…CBS News
• 30 Oct Pope Leo becomes first pope ever to vote in US election, submits mail-in ballotPope Leo, who was previously known as Robert Prevost before becoming pope, has become the first pope in history to cast a ballot in a U.S. election, submitting his vote by mail. Since 2000, Pope Leo has participated in every general election he was eligible for, except in 2020 and 2022. The Holy See press office confirmed that "he has exercised his right to vote as a United States citizen" in this current election.South China Morning Post

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