US EditionDolton Moves to Secure Pope Leo XIV's Childhood Home Through Eminent Domain
- Dolton's local government in Illinois intends to obtain the former residence of Pope Leo XIV at 212 E. 141st Place to maintain it as a historic site accessible to the public.
- This move follows the recent unexpected election of Robert Francis Prevost as the first American-born pope, which increased interest in the modest Cape Cod-style home.
- Current owner Pawel Radzik, who bought the house for $66,000 last year unaware of its future significance, planned to auction it with a $250,000 reserve through Paramount Realty by June 18.
- Village Attorney Burton Odelson emphasized that the village intends either to purchase the property or acquire it through eminent domain, while officials are actively collaborating alongside leaders from the Chicago Archdiocese to ensure continued public access.
- Dolton has not yet filed eminent domain proceedings but sent a letter to the auction house warning bidders the property could be legally seized to prevent commercialization and secure historic preservation.
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Bids for Pope Leo XIV's childhood home start at $250,000, but there's a catch
The childhood home of Pope Leo XIV is in Dolton, Illinois.Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty ImagesThe owners of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home in Illinois are trying to sell it via private auction.The home was listed for $199,900 before the pope's appointment. Now, bids start at $250,000.The auction winner may not get to enjoy it because the local government wants to acquire the home.People bidding to buy Pope Leo XIV's modest childhood home in Illino…
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Catholic News AgencyTown where Pope Leo XIV grew up seeks to acquire his childhood home
The childhood home of Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, in Dolton, Illinois. / Credit: Michael Howie, Attribution, via Wikimedia Commons CNA Staff, May 22, 2025 / 09:21 am (CNA). The village of Dolton, a suburb just south of Chicago and the hom... [...]
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