How can Pope Leo vote in U.S. elections while serving as the sovereign of Vatican City? | Explained

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How can Pope Leo vote in U.S. elections while serving as the sovereign of Vatican City? | Explained

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The article examines whether Pope Leo XIV can vote in U.S. elections while serving as sovereign of Vatican City and retaining U.S. citizenship. It discusses the relationship between his dual status, citizenship, and the voting rights of a foreign head of state.

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?

World Politics Pope Leo XIV Vatican City U.S. citizenship voting rights dual status elections

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