Village of Dolton completes purchase of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home

DOLTON, Ill. (WLS) -- The deal is done.

The village of Dolton now owns the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV.

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The house at 212 East 141st Place was headed for auction, but village leaders stepped in and struck a deal.

The village said they bought the home for $375,000.

They are planning to turn the property into a historic site.

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