The home in which Pope Leo XIV spent much of his childhood has been officially acquired by the village in which it is located ...

Newly elected Dolton Mayor Jason House said on July 10 that a steering committee would be formed in order to plan how to ...

The 1,050-square-foot home in Dolton, south Chicago, was bought by the Pope’s parents in 1949. They paid a monthly mortgage ...

The property where Pope Leo XIV—who was born Robert Prevost—grew up is set to be turned into a historical landmark.

Burt Odelson, Dolton’s attorney behind the deal, said that the owner agreed to sell amid threats of Dolton taking the house via eminent domain.

Dolton residents were skeptical at Tuesday's board meeting, questioning whether the financially strained village could afford ...

If you’re planning a pilgrimage to the pope’s hometown this summer, keep in mind that Dolton never asked to be considered ...

CHICAGO -- Pope Leo XIV's hometown is poised to buy his childhood home after the south Chicago suburb's board voted unanimously Tuesday to purchase the property, hoping it will breathe new life ...

In a unanimous vote at a special board meeting held July 1, the village council of Dolton, Ill., voted to purchase the ...

Pope Leo XIV’s Hometown Votes to Purchase His Childhood Home 'The Pope’s house continues to draw in people, bringing new energy and attention to our village.