Pope Francis requests mail-in ballot for US election, signals opposition to Trump

Pope Francis has formally requested a mail-in ballot for the November 3 US elections, a rare political act for a pontiff. This follows his public disagreements with Donald Trump, indicating a symbolic but notable intervention in US politics. The move underscores the Vatican's concern over the election's stakes, though its direct impact on voters is uncertain.

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