Pope Leo becomes first pontiff to vote in U.S. election - The Washington Post
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pontiff to cast a ballot in a U.S. election, participating via mail-in ballot. The Vatican confirmed the event following the midterm elections.
Why it matters
This unprecedented action by a religious leader highlights the intersection of global religious authority and U.S. domestic political processes.
ROME Pope Leo XIV cast a mail-in ballot in the U.S.
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