Pope Leo XIV has made historical past by changing into the primary reigning Pope to solid a poll in a United States election.
The Holy See press workplace confirmed the event, stating that the pontiff, previously Cardinal Robert Prevost, exercised his proper to vote as an American citizen in step with his lifelong civic participation.
“The Holy Father expresses his belief in the right and the duty of citizens to participate in democratic processes,” the Vatican mentioned in an official assertion.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Pope Leo XIV holds twin American and Peruvian citizenship. His poll is anticipated to cowl federal, state, and native contests, together with the Senate, gubernatorial, and House of Representatives races in Illinois.
Voting data present that Prevost actively participated in US elections previous to his election as head of the Catholic Church in May 2025, together with voting within the 2024 presidential election and several other Illinois main contests over 20 years.
The historic vote comes because the pontiff resumes full duties on the Vatican following an October hospital launch, forward of a scheduled pastoral go to to South America subsequent month.
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