
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to ascend to the papacy, has voted in three Republican primary elections since 2012, state voting records show. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Records from Will County show a Robert F. Prevost (the new pontiff's birth name) registered in the county using an address that belongs to the pope's brother. His brother confirmed that Prevost receives his mail at that address as well.
Main Idea: Pope Leo XIV, born Robert F. Prevost, voted in several Republican primaries in Illinois, according to state voting records.
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Pope Leo XIV’s past votes and social posts may add to political and church tension,. The direct impact on daily life is likely limited.
No clear positive impact identified.
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Primary subject of the article; his voting history and social media activity are the core focus.
Mentioned as a target of Prevost’s past social media criticism.
Pope Leo XIV’s birth name is central to the voting-record reporting and identification.
Mentioned as another target of Prevost’s past social media criticism.
Named in a shared post discussed in the article as part of Prevost’s social media activity.
Mentioned in the context of a post Prevost shared criticizing deportation policy.
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