Pope Léon XIV votes by mail in US midterms, Vatican cites civic duty

The Vatican confirmed Pope Léon XIV, formerly Robert Francis Prevost, voted by mail in the November 3, 2026 US midterm elections. The Holy See framed the act as a civic right and duty, though the Pope's choice remains undisclosed. This marks a notable public engagement by a pontiff in a foreign election, potentially signaling political symbolism.

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