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The prosecution's case: Pope Leo XIV becomes first pontiff to vote in a US election
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Real event · politics · 2026-10-30
Pope Leo XIV becomes first pontiff to vote in a US election
Final verdict announced: October 31, 2026 at 12:01 PM ET
Real headline
Pope Leo XIV becomes first pontiff to vote in a US election
The Chicago-born pontiff mailed in a ballot for the midterm elections.
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What the record shows
The pontiff's voting marks a historic moment.
Original reporting
Sources
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BBC News — Pope Leo XIV becomes first pontiff to vote in a US election — 2026-10-30
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