Pope Leo is the first pope ever to cast his vote in the American elections

Pope Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, participated in American elections by voting by mail in Chicago, emphasizing citizen involvement in democracy. He has previously criticized Donald Trump, particularly regarding war and threats to Iran. Meanwhile, early voting for the upcoming midterms has reached a record 47.9 million, surpassing the previous record from 2022, with more Democrats voting than Republicans.