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Leo XIV becomes first pope ever to vote in US general election

Mark Thompson
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Mark Thompson
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Mark Thompson has spent over a decade highlighting community stories across Chicago. He graduated from Northwestern University and has contributed to various local outlets, including Chicago Reader, focusing on grassroots initiatives and neighborhood developments.

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Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 1:52 PM · 1 min read
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Leo XIV becomes first pope ever to vote in US general election — Chicago Community news

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election.

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