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A Personal Touch: Celebrating His Roots
In addition to the public celebrations, a heartfelt event took place outside Pope Leo’s childhood home, where community members gathered to honor him. The village held a special celebration outside his former residence — highlighting the importance of his roots. It was here that personal memories and local pride converged to honor a man whose influence extends far beyond his hometown.
Birthplace and Early Life
Pope Leo was born Robert Francis Prevost on May 19, 1955, at Insight Hospital and Medical Center — formerly known as Mercy Hospital — in Chicago. This birthplace holds sentimental value for those who have followed his journey from a young boy to the leader of the Catholic Church.