Pope Leo XIV's Childhood Home in Dolton Taken Off Market; Potential Premium Sale or Museum Conversion

The childhood home of Pope Leo XIV, located in the southeast Chicago suburb of Dolton, Illinois, was recently taken off the market. The owner, upon realizing the house's historic significance following the election of Pope Leo XIV, decided to withdraw the property from sale. The house has since become a site of pilgrimage. A broker representing the current owner indicated that the property could potentially sell at a premium or be converted into a museum or a destination Airbnb. Pope Leo XIV, an Augustinian priest and Chicago native, has strong ties to the local community, including connections to St. Rita, an Augustinian high school on Chicago's South Side. The home has also attracted attention from local residents and visitors, with reports of the site being temporarily occupied by individuals linked to the Pope.