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How can Pope Leo vote in U.S. elections while serving as the sovereign of Vatican City? | Explained
The Hindu
Published 1 Nov 2026, 12:02 am·1 h ago·1 min read
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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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