Officials in Dolton, Ill., called the purchase a rare opportunity. But some residents questioned whether the village, grappling with a deficit and potholes, could afford it.

Now, while the NYT’s list may be a little tongue-in-cheek (the Pope is ranked alongside the creepy viral toys, Labubus, and Victoria Ratliff from The White Lotus) fashionistas say it’s worth taking Pope Leo’s ‘fits seriously.

A village in Chicago’s south suburbs is poised to purchase Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home after its board voted unanimously on Tuesday to take control of the property.