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Pope Leo’s former home sells to Chicago suburb at premium
The sale caps the modest home's complicated journey since Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was selected as the next pope in ...
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Chicago-area village buys Pope Leo's boyhood home as pilgrims visit and pray
A spokesperson for the Village of Dolton, Illinois, said the community is working to have the house named a historical site, ...
Pope Leo XIV's Chicago Hometown Reaches Deal To Buy His Childhood Home Just Days Before It Was Due To Be Sold at Auction
The property where Pope Leo XIV—who was born Robert Prevost—grew up is set to be turned into a historical landmark.
Pope Leo Comes Face to Face With His Black Family Tree
Pope Leo XIV has been presented with a physical copy of his family tree, which features some Black relatives. The news comes ...
Village of Dolton, Illinois has big plans for Pope Leo XIV's childhood home
Dolton Mayor Jason House took CBS News Chicago inside the house on Thursday, as he talked about bigger plans for the property ...
Village of Dolton finalizes purchase of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home
The village bought the house this week for $375,000, a spokesperson said. Dolton now plans to obtain national historic ...
Pope Leo’s childhood home in Chicago sells for nearly double the asking price
Pope Leo’s childhood home in Chicago sells for nearly double the asking price - The buyer hailed it as a ‘once-in-a-lifetime ...