Pope Leo becomes first pontiff to vote in US general election
⟶ Pope Leo became the first pontiff to vote in a US general election. He submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago, his native city. The vote was cast ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
Vatican confirms the pope submitted a mail-in ballot in his native Chicago ahead of November 3 midterm elections
Background
Pope Leo is from Chicago.
Why it matters
This marks a significant moment as a religious leader of the Catholic Church participates in a secular election. The action sets a precedent for future papal involvement in democratic processes.