Lion XIV votes in the US midterms. It is the first time a pope exercises the right to vote

Pope Leo XIV has voted in the U.S. midterm elections, marking the first time a pope has exercised voting rights in external elections. The Vatican confirmed that he voted by mail in the elections on November 3. Leo XIV, whose real name is Robert Francis Prevost, is registered to vote in Illinois and has participated in previous elections. His vote comes amid notable disagreements with President Donald Trump on issues like immigration and the Iran war. The governor of Illinois, JB Pritzker, encouraged citizens to vote, referencing the pope's participation.