Papa requested a mail-in ballot for the US primaries

Pope Leo XIV requested a mail-in ballot for the upcoming U.S. midterm elections in Illinois, where he is registered. His office confirmed he is on the list of individuals who requested to vote by mail. This will be his first vote as pope, although he has previously participated in U.S. elections. The Pope has been critical of President Trump’s policies, particularly on immigration and foreign affairs. Despite undergoing surgery for lung cancer, he remains vocal about his beliefs and mission.