The Vatican has made history as a pope exercises his right to vote in a U.S. general election, marking the first time a pontiff has participated in American politics. The decision comes amid a pivotal election that will shape the country’s direction following the Trump presidency. While the pope’s vote carries no legal weight, it underscores the global influence of the Catholic Church in shaping democratic processes. The move also highlights the growing intersection of faith and politics in the United States.
Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election, casting a mail-in ballot in a contest that will decide America's future as the Trump era slowly comes to an end.
