Former Pope Lives in Santa Marta Guesthouse
“The New Pope Balances Progressive and Conservative”,
On the 11th (local time), Pope Leo XIV tours the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican. 2025.05.11 ⓒ Reuters=News1 ⓒ News1 Kim Ye-seul reporter,
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, ‘(Seoul=News1) Reporter Kim Ye-seul = The newly appointed Pope Leo XIV will soon move into the Vatican Apostolic Palace, where many of the former popes have resided.’,
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, “According to the Catholic News Agency (CNA) on the 15th (local time), Leo XIV is planning to move into the papal apartment within the Apostolic Palace, rather than the Santa Marta Guesthouse where former Pope Francis lived.”,
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, ‘The papal apartment in the Apostolic Palace overlooks St. Peter’s Square and includes a chapel, bedroom, bathroom, study, office, living room, dining room, kitchen, and a library for meetings.’,
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, ‘Leo XIV, who was elected as the 267th pope on the 8th, was not widely known prior to his election, thus garnering a lot of attention for his actions since.’,
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, ‘Particularly, Leo XIV is seen as continuing the values of inclusivity and peace for the vulnerable and minorities, as emphasized by Pope Francis, while also respecting Catholic traditions, such as his attire, aiming for a balance between progressiveness and conservatism.’,
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, ‘Immediately after his inauguration, Leo XIV wore a dark pink mozzetta (shoulder cape), a stole adorned with embroidery, and a gold cross necklace, a contrast to Pope Francis, who appeared in a plain white cassock and an iron cross in March 2013.’,
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, ‘As for residence, Pope Francis preferred the modest lifestyle he maintained throughout his life, choosing to live in the Santa Marta Guesthouse during his tenure instead of the opulent Apostolic Palace.’,
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, ‘American Jesuit priest James Martin stated on social media platform X, “This should not be seen as a criticism of Pope Francis,” adding, “He repeatedly praised Pope Francis and has officially stated to the cardinals his desire to continue the pope’s legacy.”