Pope Leo casting his vote in the US midterm elections

Pope Leo votes in US midterm elections, a first in Catholic history

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Pope Leo, born in Chicago, has participated in the US midterm elections, marking the first time a pope has taken part in a secular election in the Catholic Church's 2,000-year history. This unprecedented event highlights a unique intersection of religious leadership and civic engagement.

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