US EditionPope Leo XIV moves into the papal apartment eschewed by Pope Francis
Pope Leo XIV returned to the Apostolic Palace, resuming a century-old tradition after renovations left the suite ready for occupancy following a decade-long vacancy.
- Pope Leo XIV moved into the papal apartments in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace ten months after becoming pope, occupying the space his predecessor chose not to use.
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The Papal Apartment is located in the heart of the Apostolic Palace
Pope Leo XIV has officially moved into the papal apartment in the Apostolic Palace. In doing so, he takes up residence in the historic official residence that his predecessor, Pope Francis, deliberately ignored for 12 years because he found it too extravagant.
In a return to tradition, Pope Leo moves into new home in the Apostolic Palace
(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV moved into his new apartments at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace March 14, the Holy See Press Office announced that afternoon in Rome. Pope Leo’s new quarters include several rooms, among them the private study — where the pope appears at the window to lead the Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square every Sunday — a library and a small chapel. According to Italian media, the apartment also includes a home gym. With Pope Le…
Leo Moves Into Rehabbed Suite Francis Took a Pass On
Pope Leo XIV has settled into the traditional papal residence in the Apostolic Palace, the Vatican announced Saturday, ending its decade-long vacancy. AFP reports that Leo, along with his closest aides, has moved into the refurbished suite of rooms occupied by previous popes—but not Pope Francis. Leo, 70, had...
The apartment has been empty since 2013, as Pope Francis chose a modest lifestyle. That's all it is now: Pope Leo XIV moves in and brings change to the palace.
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