Pope Leo XIV’s hometown reaches deal to buy his childhood home

• Pope Leo XIV's childhood home in Dolton, Chicago, has been sold to the village for $375,000, significantly exceeding its initial asking price.
• The modest two-story, three-bedroom house was originally listed for $219,000 in January before being pulled from the market after Prevost's election as pontiff.
• The property was subsequently sold via a luxury auction, with the village of Dolton securing the purchase for $375,000, well above the average house price in the area.
• The village intends to collaborate with the Archdiocese of Chicago to transform the property into a landmark, aiming to make it a valuable community asset.
• Local officials described the acquisition as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to honor the pontiff's upbringing and draw new attention to the village.

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Pope Leo’s childhood home in Chicago sells for nearly double the asking price