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Pope Leon XIV has officially become the first pontiff in history to vote in a secular political election, casting his ballot by mail for the U.S. midterm elections. Although residing in the Vatican, he remains registered to vote in New Lenox, Illinois. The Vatican clarified that this action is not political interference but a continuation of his civic engagement tradition. Historically, no pope has participated in democratic elections, maintaining strict neutrality for nearly 2,000 years. The upcoming elections on November 3 will significantly influence the control of Congress and the remaining years of Donald Trump's presidency. Tensions between the Pope and Trump have risen over various issues, including immigration and military actions.