Politics
Pope Leo XIV Cast Mail‑In Vote in U.S. Midterms
By Keshav Vinod
The U.S. midterm elections, scheduled for just days away, are poised to be a pivotal test for the Trump administration and the Republican Party, marking Donald Trump’s first major electoral contest since returning to the Oval Office for a second term. The campaign period has seen several high‑profile events, including renewed focus on Trump’s name in the Epstein files, the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January, controversy over the Nobel Peace Prize, and rising tensions in West Asia following U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran—Operation Epic Fury and Operation Roaring Lion. In this context, the Vatican confirmed that Chicago‑born Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Francis Prevost, has voted in the U.S. midterms. The Holy See Press Office stated, “Pope Leo XIV has exercised his right to vote as a United States citizen whenever he was eligible to do so,” and added that he “has submitted his mail‑in ballot in Chicago.”
Frequently asked questions
Did Pope Leo XIV vote in the U.S. midterms?
Yes, Pope Leo XIV submitted a mail‑in ballot for the U.S. midterm elections.
Where did Pope Leo XIV submit his mail‑in ballot?
He submitted his mail‑in ballot in Chicago.
What did the Holy See Press Office say about Pope Leo XIV's voting?
The Holy See Press Office stated that Pope Leo XIV has exercised his right to vote as a United States citizen whenever he was eligible to do so, and that he has submitted his mail‑in ballot in Chicago.