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Village Of Dolton, Illinois Has Big Plans For Pope Leo XIV's Childhood Home

Dolton Mayor Jason House took CBS News Chicago inside the house on Thursday, as he talked about bigger plans for the property.

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July 11, 2025 / 10:49 PM CDT

After months of back-and-forth, the Village of Dolton, Illinois, has officially acquired some new real estate in the form of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home.

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Dolton Mayor Jason House took CBS News Chicago inside the house on Thursday, as he talked about bigger plans for the property.

"This is the start of a new beginning," House said as he entered the pope's childhood house.

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