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Pope Leo XIV becomes first pontiff to vote in a US election

BBC World News·October 30, 2026·1 min read
Pope Leo XIV becomes first pontiff to vote in a US election

Pope Leo XIV, born in Chicago, became the first pontiff to vote in a U.S. election, mailing in a ballot for the midterms that will decide control of Congress. His relationship with President Trump is tense, adding significance to his participation in the vote.

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