How can Pope Leo vote in U.S. elections while serving as the sovereign of Vatican City? | Explained
Does becoming the Pope automatically mean giving up American citizenship? Can a foreign head of state retain the right to vote in U.S. elections? How does Pope Leo XIV’s dual status as the sovereign of Vatican City and a US citizen affect his voting rights?
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[Claude] All three reports cover the Vatican confirming Pope Leo XIV cast a mail-in ballot in the US midterms, the same event as Report 1's explainer on how he can vote, and none contradict it.
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