"The Dolton Village Board has voted to purchase Pope Leo XIV's childhood home to transform it into a historical landmark after the property was listed for auction."
"The property, a three-bedroom, three-bathroom home, was purchased by the Pope's parents in 1949 and has become a tourist destination."
"Financing has been secured by the village, and the board voted unanimously during a special meeting to proceed with the purchase on July 1."
"The original auction for the property had bids starting at $250,000, with future estimates predicting it could sell for over $1 million."
The Dolton Village Board has approved the purchase of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home to preserve it as a historical landmark. The property was nearly sold at auction, with initial bids starting at $250,000 and expectations of it potentially selling for over $1 million. The home, bought by the Pope's parents in 1949, has attracted attention as a tourist site since his election. The board voted unanimously during a special meeting, and financing for the purchase has already been secured, with hopes of completing paperwork soon.
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