The Chicago suburb of Dolton, Illinois, is preparing to purchase the childhood home of Pope Leo, aiming to create a historic site. The village's Board of Trustees unanimously voted to make an offer on the three-bedroom house before it goes to auction. Mayor Jason House described this acquisition as a significant opportunity, especially following recent political scandals. Pope Leo, originally Robert Prevost, was raised in this home, purchased in 1949. The house has changed hands numerous times, recently listed for sale at $219,000 shortly after the former pope's passing.
The Board of Trustees of Dolton, Ill., voted unanimously to put an offer on the childhood home of Pope Leo, aiming to turn it into a historic site.
Mayor Jason House emphasized that purchasing the home is a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' for Dolton amid recent local scandals.
Pope Leo, born Robert Prevost, grew up in a home purchased by his parents in 1949, which has changed ownership multiple times since being sold by his family in 1996.
The house was recently listed at $219,000 just days after Pope Francis' death, but the listing was removed following Pope Leo's ascension.
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