Questions have emerged over whether Pope Leo XIV can vote in U.S. elections while serving as the sovereign of Vatican City. The issue centers on his dual status as both the head of the Roman Catholic Church and a U.S. citizen.
The key question is whether becoming Pope automatically requires renouncing American citizenship, and whether a foreign head of state can retain voting rights in the United States. The matter has drawn attention because Pope Leo XIV holds both roles at the same time.
At present, the question appears to be a legal and constitutional one rather than a confirmed electoral issue. No information in the prompt indicates that he has voted or that any specific action has been taken regarding his citizenship or voting eligibility.
