Pope Leo XIV Casts Mail-In Ballot in US Midterm Elections
Pope Leo XIV has become the first known pontiff to vote in a US election by casting a mail-in ballot from Chicago for the midterm elections. The Chicago-born pontiff, who holds US citizenship and has experienced a tense relationship with Donald Trump, submitted his vote to help decide control of the US Congress.
Pope Leo XIV has made history by participating in the US midterm elections, marking the first time any pontiff is known to have cast a political ballot. The Chicago-born religious leader, who holds US citizenship, submitted his vote by post in Chicago.
The elections will determine control of the US Congress. The pontiff's participation comes amid reports regarding his relationship with Donald Trump, with some sources noting that he has clashed with Trump over several issues, while others describe their relationship simply as tense.
As the midterm elections proceed, the focus remains on the outcome and its impact on the US Congress. No further details regarding future political actions by the pontiff were provided in the reports.
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