Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, has reportedly submitted a mail-in ballot in his home state of Illinois ahead of the November 2026 US midterm elections.
The development, if confirmed, would mark an unprecedented moment for the papacy, as Leo XIV is the first American-born pope in the history of the Catholic Church.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, the pontiff retains his American citizenship despite his election as head of the Catholic Church in May 2025.
The reported vote has attracted attention because of the unusual intersection between his American identity and his global religious leadership.
However, the claim that the Vatican has officially confirmed his participation in the election requires verification. His American citizenship alone does not establish that he cast a ballot.
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