On October 30th, the Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV, who is a U.S. citizen, had cast a vote in the U.S. midterm elections. It was also stated that he “believes that citizens have the right and duty to participate in the democratic process.”
The Vatican News Agency stated that Pope Leo XIV was eligible and exercised his right to vote as an American citizen.
The News Bureau confirmed that, in accordance with this long-established practice of citizen participation, he has submitted mail ballots in Chicago.
The statement also mentioned that during the years he lived in Peru, he would exercise his right to vote as long as he met the requirements. He believed that citizens have the right and the obligation to participate in the democratic process.
The United States mid-term elections will take place on November 3rd. According to regulations, eligible overseas U.S. citizens, as well as military personnel who have left the area where they registered to vote, can cast absentee ballots in federal elections.
