Pope Leo has voted in a U.S. election, becoming the first pontiff to do so.
Pope Leo XIV requested voting ballots for the upcoming US midterms. The Pope sent his vote by mail to Chicago.
- Pope Leo XIV requested voting ballots for the upcoming US midterms.
- The Pope sent his vote by mail to Chicago.
- The Holy See stated the pontiff has voted as a US citizen whenever possible.
- The Pope has expressed the belief that participation in democratic processes is a right and a duty.
- Kim Fladhammer stated Robert Francis Prevost requested a mail-in ballot.
- This is the first time a pope has voted in a US election.
- Robert Prevost voted in five primary elections since 2000.
- The crucial US midterm elections are scheduled for November 3.
- Leo XIV has expressed disagreements with Donald Trump regarding immigration and foreign policy.
- Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago, Illinois.
- U.S. citizens living abroad can vote by absentee or mail ballot in federal elections.
- The Pope is registered in New Lenox, Illinois.
- Illinois voters will decide on re-elect the state governor.
- The Vatican confirmed Robert Francis Prevost voted while residing in Peru.
- President Trump called Pope Leo weak on crime.
- Current polling suggests opposition Democrats may win the House majority.
- The pontiff requested a mail-in ballot on October 3.
- The Pope submitted the application to Will County election authorities.
- Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher stated a papal visit to the US is expected in the future.
- Local authorities have not yet received the completed ballot from the Vatican.
- Leo XIV participated in Republican primaries in 2012, 2014, and 2016.
- All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are being contested.
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