😱 WHAT HAPPENED to Pope Leo's Childhood Church

In this video, hear the incredible story from the current owner of the former St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Dolton, Illinois — which overnight, became a historic church when Robert Prevost was announced as the new Pope, thus becoming Pope Leo XIV and America's first-ever pope.

From years of abandonment to ambitious plans for revival, learn how faith, community, and vision are bringing new life to this sacred space. Discover the challenges of restoring the campus, the unexpected connection to the new American Pope, and what it was like in its raw form as plans ramp for its transformation.


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▶️ Timestamps:
0:00 Outside Pope Leo's Childhood Church
4:28 Inside St. Mary Church
6:10 A Strange Balance
10:34 Curious Crowds
14:17 History of Church Building
17:34 Amazing Story of Keeping Building Alive
18:57 Crowds Gather After Pope Leo Announced



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🎵 Music:
AFTR - Amazing (Instrumental)
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