@magnus.shieldPope Leo XIV has asked for a mail-in ballot for the US midterm elections. That move could make him the first pope to vote in a political election. Wild.
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Pope Leo XIV requests ballot
Photo by @magnus.shield· Oct 30, 2026· Leo XIV
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The focus is a single man, dressed in religious vestments. He is standing with his hands clasped in prayer, looking slightly upwards with a serious expression. The mood is solemn and formal, suggesting a religious ceremony or service. A notable detail is a small stain on the sleeve of his robe.
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