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Pope Leo XIV

He’s a real American: Bill aims to protect pope’s US citizenship

“The election of Pope Leo XIV marks a historic moment.”

Jack Figge
Jul 23, 2025
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A bill introduced in Congress last week would exempt popes with U.S. citizenship from federal tax obligations, and prevent their citizenship from being revoked during their tenure as supreme pontiff.

Pope Leo XIV — American. Credit: Chicago White Sox.

The bill, the Holy Sovereignty Protection Act (H.R. 4501) was introduced July 18 by Republican Congressma…

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