@JgraoThe Chicago Sun-Times reports that Pope Leo secured a mail-in ballot from Illinois. Should he cast that vote, the result would be historic: becoming the first Pope to ever participate in a U.S. Election.
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Pope Leo Illinois ballot
Photo by @Jgrao· Oct 30, 2026· Photo 1 of 2· Leo XIV
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The image focuses on a single person, a man wearing religious vestments. He is smiling and waving with his left hand, standing in front of a plain background. The vestments are ornate, featuring rich red fabric with gold embroidery depicting religious figures and architectural elements. A prominent gold cross hangs from a cord around his neck. The overall mood is formal and ceremonial.
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