With more than a billion Catholics counting on him, Pope Leo still...

Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL 01) @jonathanjackson.house.gov Oct 30

With more than a billion Catholics counting on him, Pope Leo still made time to vote back home in the First District!

Thank you, Holy Father, for reminding us that every voice matters. It's a true honor to call the first American pope my constituent!

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Pope Leo will vote from the Vatican, by mail, in Illinois midterm election

That mail ballot had to travel a long way — from Joliet to the Vatican City, where Pope Leo XIV has led the Catholic church since white smoke appeared from the Sistine Chapel in May 2025.

Jonathan L. Jackson U.S. Representative for Illinois's 1st District

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