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Pope Leo XIV's childhood home may soon belong to Dolton

Chicago Tribune · 13h

Dolton buying Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home in village, price uncertain

Dolton officials are moving ahead with plans to buy Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home in the village, hoping to snap up the modest brick home that has gained international attention ahead of a

The Associated Press on MSN · 12h

Pope Leo XIV's hometown approves the purchase of his childhood home in hopes of reviving the village

Since white smoke billowed in May from the Sistine Chapel and Pope Leo XIV was elected Pope Francis' successor, the new pope's childhood home — a small, two-story house in Dolton, Illinois, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) south of Chicago — has drawn visitors from across the country with many treating it as a pilgrimage site.

The Real Deal · 11h

Village of Dolton cuts deal to buy Pope’s boyhood home

The Dolton Village Board approved the acquisition of the three-bedroom house at 212 East 141st Place on Monday night.

18hon MSN

'Seize this moment': Pope Leo XIV's hometown approves purchase of house where he grew up

Burt Odelson, Dolton’s attorney behind the deal, said that the owner agreed to sell amid threats of Dolton taking the house ...

9hon MSN

A pope bus tour is coming to Chicago. Here's how much tickets will cost

A bus tour centered around Pope Leo XIV’s upbringing will soon traverse the Chicago area, and tickets are already on sale.

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