Pope Leo Says He Was Proud to Vote in US MidtermsPope Highlights Civic Duty and Healthcare Access After SurgeryPope’s Midterm Vote Puts His Political Role in Focus
On November 6, 2026, Pope Leo XIV said aboard his plane to Uruguay that he was proud to vote in the US midterm elections, while declining to comment on the results. He also discussed his recovery from lung cancer surgery ahead of a 12-day Latin American tour.On November 6, 2026, Pope Leo XIV said he was proud to vote in the US midterms and urged attention to healthcare as a right, as he began a Latin American tour after lung cancer surgery.On November 6, 2026, Pope Leo XIV said he was proud to vote in the US midterms but declined to discuss the results, raising fresh questions about a pontiff’s participation in American politics.