US-Born Pope's Citizenship Status Questioned | JQJO

Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born Pope, holds dual US-Peruvian citizenship. His position as head of the Holy See and Vatican City raises questions about his US citizenship. While Americans working for foreign governments aren't automatically stripped of citizenship, the State Department may review such cases. Experts suggest it's unlikely the US will revoke his citizenship, as he hasn't explicitly renounced it. Previous Popes haven't publicly relinquished their citizenships either. Pope Leo's decision to address his first speech in Italian and Spanish may reflect a desire to emphasize his role as a global leader.