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Pope Leo XIV's Chicago Hometown Pays $375K for His Childhood House—and Saves It From Being Auctioned Off
The home in which Pope Leo XIV spent much of his childhood has been officially acquired by the village in which it is located ...
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Quite a sacred uni! Konerko receives Sox jersey signed by Pope Leo XIV
Chicago’s Captain and Chicago’s Pope are now officially connected. During Saturday’s pregame ceremony celebrating the 20-year ...
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Pope Leo celebrates Chicago roots and community during summer retreat
Just because he's on vacation doesn't mean Pope Leo XIV takes a break from his Sunday duties. The pontiff led Mass on Sunday, ...
Pope Leo XIV's Chicago Hometown Reaches Deal To Buy His Childhood Home Just Days Before It Was Due To Be Sold at Auction
The property where Pope Leo XIV—who was born Robert Prevost—grew up is set to be turned into a historical landmark.
From one 14 to another, White Sox great Konerko gets gift from Pope Leo XIV in honor of 2005 title
Cardinal Blase Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago, presented Konerko a jersey with the new pontiff’s signature on the back ...
Pope Leo’s former home sells to Chicago suburb at premium
The sale caps the modest home's complicated journey since Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was selected as the next pope in ...
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Chicago-area village buys Pope Leo's boyhood home as pilgrims visit and pray
A spokesperson for the Village of Dolton, Illinois, said the community is working to have the house named a historical site, ...