Pope 'proud to be an American' after US elections, credits God, doctors with rebound
Pope Leo XIV says that he was “proud to be an American and to exercise the right” to vote in U.S. midterm elections that gave control of Congress to the Democrats in a repudiation of U.S. President Donald Trump and his policies
Covered by 2 sources from United States. First reported by ABC News ·
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Pope 'proud to be an American' after US elections, credits God, doctors with rebound
Pope Leo XIV says that he was “proud to be an American and to exercise the right” to vote in U.S. midterm elections that gave control of Congress to the Democrats in a repudiation of U.S. President Donald Trump and his policies
Pope voted in U.S. election because he's "proud to be an American"
Pope Leo, who is on a 12-day, three-country trip in Latin America, also said he credits God and doctors for his lung cancer surgery recovery.
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2 outlets from United States are covering this story: ABC News and CBS News. ABC News published it first, on November 6, 2026; the last outlet to join was CBS News, one hour later.
Key names in the coverage: Leo XIV, God, Donald Trump, Latin America and Congress.
