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Pope Leo XIV becomes first pontiff to vote in U.S. election

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Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Prevost, has become the first pontiff to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed he submitted a mail-in ballot, emphasizing his belief in civic participation. Records indicate he has voted in multiple primary and general elections since 2000, having requested both Democratic and Republican primary ballots over the years. AI

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Pope Leo XIV becomes first pontiff to vote in U.S. election

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press ·

    Pope Leo XIV becomes the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election — he’s requested GOP primary ballots 3 times and Democratic twice

    The records also show that he submitted ballots in every general election since 2000 except those in 2020 and 2022.

  2. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Josephine Walker ·

    Pope Leo XIV becomes first pope to vote in U.S. election

    <p><a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/30/pope-leo-loves-us-visit-plan" target="_blank">Pope Leo XIV</a> voted in the 2026 Illinois <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/10/29/midterm-early-voting-trump-unaffiliated-voters" target="_blank">midterm</a> elections using a mail-in b…

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