A village in Chicago’s south suburbs is poised to purchase Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home after its board voted unanimously on Tuesday to take control of the property.

Childhood homes of former Popes have become museums and pilgrimage sites, bringing in thousands of tourists. The post Pope Leo’s hometown votes to buy his childhood home appeared first on Talker.

The Dolton Village Board unanimously voted to acquire Pope Leo XIV's childhood home, attracting pilgrims and raising local excitement and financial concerns.