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Pope Leo XIV voted in 2024 U.S. general election — here's which primaries he's voted in

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The new pope, formerly Robert F. Prevost, has a mixed voting history, casting ballots in both GOP and Democratic primaries.

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  1. Pope Leo XIV's Election Draws Mixed Reception Online

    Headline from Forbes ·

  2. Newest

    Pope Leo XIV voted in 2024 U.S. general election — here's which primaries he's voted in

    Headline from CBS News ·

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  1. The Washington Free Beacon

    First American Pope Leo XIV Voted in Republican Primaries, Records Show (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Robert Prevost, voted in several Republican primaries before being elevated as successor to Pope Francis, election records obtained by the Washington Free Beacon show.

  2. Forbes

    Pope Leo XIV's Election Draws Mixed Reception Online (opens Forbes)

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    Cardinal Robert Prevost was chosen to be the new pope and his greatest challenge may be in unifying the church faithful

  3. NBC News

    Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV cast a ballot in recent Republican primaries in Illinois (opens NBC News)

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    Pope Leo XIV, the first American to ascend to the papacy, has voted in three Republican primary elections since 2012, state voting records show.

  4. New York Post

    Pope Leo XIV was an active Republican primary voter and voted in 2024 presidential election (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Robert Francis Prevost voted in several Republican primaries and in at least four general elections but notably skipped the 2016 President Election, according to a report.

  5. CBS News

    Pope Leo XIV voted in 2024 U.S. general election — here's which primaries he's voted in (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The new pope, formerly Robert F. Prevost, has a mixed voting history, casting ballots in both GOP and Democratic primaries.

  6. Forbes

    Pope Leo XIV Reportedly Voted In 2024 U.S. Election—Here’s What We Know (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The pope reportedly voted in primaries for both the GOP and Democratic parties and cast an absentee ballot for the 2024 general election.

  7. Newsweek

    Did Pope Leo XIV vote in the 2024 election? What we know (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Robert Prevost's political views have sparked discussion since his election as the new pope.

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