Leo XIV is supposed to be a Monarch: Why is he voting in the US election?
Pope Leo XIV has reportedly requested a U.S. ballot and plans to vote in the 2026 midterm elections. John-Henry Westen argues the decision raises questions about the political neutrality expected of the Pope as the universal pastor and sovereign of Vatican City. A Pope’s allegiance should extend beyond national identity and political interests; his ultimate kingdom is heaven. Historically, bishops pledged loyalty to the Pope and the Holy Roman Church rather than to their own national interests. Now the Pope is voting in an American election. John-Henry shifts to what he considers the deeper controversy: Pope Leo XIV’s relationship with […]