VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV has made history as the first pope to cast a vote in a United States election.
The Vatican confirmed on Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of the November midterm elections, reflecting his long-standing commitment to civic participation.
Born Robert Prevost, the Holy See press office stated that Pope Leo “has exercised his right to vote as a United States citizen” and has done so “whenever he was eligible to do so.”
The statement also noted that he voted while residing in Peru during his time there whenever he was eligible.
“The Holy Father expresses his belief in the right and the duty of citizens to participate in democratic processes,” the press office added.
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