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Pope Leo ‘proud to be an American’ and vote in US midterms
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Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pope, expressed pride in voting as an American in the recent US midterm elections, casting a mail-in ballot, likely marking the first time a pope has voted in secular democratic elections.
- The pope refrained from commenting on the election results, including the notable Democratic win in traditionally Republican Texas, during his flight to South America.
- Despite undergoing lung cancer surgery just over three weeks ago, Pope Leo XIV is undertaking a demanding 12-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, involving numerous speeches and events across challenging terrains.
- The Vatican confirmed that the pope's cancer was detected early, successfully removed by surgery, and requires no further treatment; Leo XIV emphasized the importance of healthcare as a right and advocated for early detection through regular checks.
- Returning to Peru, where he served as a missionary and bishop, the pope expressed happiness about the visit and shared his plans to resume active hobbies like tennis, encouraging those facing cancer diagnoses not to fear.
