Chicago-born Pope Leo becomes first pontiff to vote in US election after blasting Trump over Iran war and president's treatment of migrants
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Pope Leo has voted in the 2026 midterm elections in the United States, the Vatican confirmed. He cast his ballot by mail in Illinois. The Chicago-born pope is the first pontiff to take part in a US election. The move came after he criticised President Trump over the war in Iran and over his treatment of migrants.
Pope Leo voted in Illinois by mail-in ballot in the 2026 midterm elections, the Vatican confirmed.