# Pope Leo votes in U.S. election with mail-in ballot

https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3372784/pope-leo-becomes-first-pope-ever-vote-us-election-submits-mail-ballot

Pope Leo, born Robert Prevost, submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago. The Vatican confirmed his civic participation as a U.S. citizen. Voting occurred ahead of November’s midterm elections.

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#vatican #civic #election #voting

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