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

Lila Harrison
Lila Harrison
Lila Harrison
Reporter · Rockford, IL

Lila holds a degree in Communications from Northern Illinois University and has worked for various local publications, including the Rockford Register Star. With over 5 years of experience, she is deeply engaged with the Rockford community and focuses on human-interest stories.

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Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 3:51 PM · 1 min read
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Leo XIV becomes first pope ever to vote in US general election — Rockford Community news

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

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