Francis still shuns papal quarters

Pope Francis wants to stay, for the time being, in a simple Vatican residence instead of the spacious and regal papal apartments.

Francis still shuns papal quarters

The former Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina is still living in the Domus Santa Martha, a modern hotel-style residence inside the Vatican City where he stayed during the conclave that elected him on Mar 13.

Although the papal apartments in the Apostolic Palace — which consist of more than a dozen rooms as well as quarters for staff and a terrace — are available, he shows no desire to move in any time soon, Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi said.

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