Insight Hospital unveils plaque in honor of Pope Leo's birthplace

Monday, September 15, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Pope Leo's Chicago birthplace is being celebrated.



A new plaque was placed at Insight Hospital and Medical Center in Bronzeville.

The hospital is the steward of the former Mercy Hospital, where then Robert Prevost, was born.

On Monday, a ceremony was held to dedicate the new plaque, which is mounted at the current hospital's main entrance.



Sept. 14 marked the pope's 70th birthday.

Video shows a Portillo's chocolate cake being brought to the pope to commemorate his first birthday as head of the Catholic Church.

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