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Pope Leo XIV voted by mail in the U.S. midterm elections, marking the first time a pontiff has participated in an American election. The Vatican confirmed he sent his ballot to Chicago, his birthplace. The Pope emphasized the importance of civic engagement and had previously voted while living in Peru. The midterm elections are set for November 3. Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, is the first American pope. The Vatican did not disclose his voting choices. The Pope has had a contentious relationship with former President Trump, criticizing his approach to war and migration issues.