The Dolton Village Board has approved the purchase of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home to preserve it as a historical landmark. The property was nearly sold at auction, with initial bids starting at $250,000 and expectations of it potentially selling for over $1 million. The home, bought by the Pope's parents in 1949, has attracted attention as a tourist site since his election. The board voted unanimously during a special meeting, and financing for the purchase has already been secured, with hopes of completing paperwork soon.
The Dolton Village Board has voted to purchase Pope Leo XIV's childhood home to transform it into a historical landmark after the property was listed for auction.
The property, a three-bedroom, three-bathroom home, was purchased by the Pope's parents in 1949 and has become a tourist destination.
Financing has been secured by the village, and the board voted unanimously during a special meeting to proceed with the purchase on July 1.
The original auction for the property had bids starting at $250,000, with future estimates predicting it could sell for over $1 million.
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