Pope Leo XIV cast a mail-in ballot in his native Chicago ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, which will decide control of Congress. The Vatican said he voted as a U.S. citizen; he did not reveal whom he supported. He is the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election.
WHO:
Pope Leo XIV
WHAT:
Pope Leo XIV cast a mail-in ballot in the U.S. midterm elections.
WHEN:
Reported Oct 30, 2026 at 10:48 AM ET
WHERE:
Chicago, USA
WHY:
He voted as a U.S. citizen, exercising his right to vote.
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