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Historic St. Louis Church Hits Market for $1.8 Million

1/7/2026

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The Immaculate Conception Church in St. Louis, Missouri, is on the market for $1.8 million.
Pope Leo XIV (formerly Robert Prevost) studied there from 1977 to 1978.
The church has not been used for worship in nearly 20 years.
The sale includes the adjacent rectory where the Pope stayed.
The church was previously owned by the Compton Heights Concert Band for concerts and rehearsals.

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Story summary

The Immaculate Conception Church in St. Louis, Missouri, is on the market for $1.8 million.
Pope Leo XIV (formerly Robert Prevost) studied there from 1977 to 1978.
The church has not been used for worship in nearly 20 years.
The sale includes the adjacent rectory where the Pope stayed.
The church was previously owned by the Compton Heights Concert Band for concerts and rehearsals.