The Owner of Pope Leo XIV's Humble Childhood Home Hopes to Cash in on Its Holy Association
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The childhood home of Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, was recently taken off the market after gaining attention post-election. Originally listed for $200,000, owner Pawel Radzik pulled the listing upon discovering the home's ties to the newly-elected pope. Prevost lived there for decades, and though the property has undergone renovations, it retains its original features. Radzik, who acquired the house for $66,000, is now contemplating turning it into a museum or short-term rental as offers flood in, potentially pushing the price to over $400,000.
"Since Pope Leo XIV's appointment as the Catholic Church's new leader on May 8, Radzik has reportedly received four offers on the now-famous pad."
"I'm going to keep it for now. I'm excited... I'm lucky to have it," Radzik told the New York Post.
Read at Architectural Digest
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