Rather than moving into the vast palace used as the official papal residence, Pope Francis announced that he will be staying in the Vatican's guesthouse.
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"This morning he let his fellow cardinals know that he will keep living with them for a certain period of time."
The pontiff has been taking his meals in the common dining room of the guesthouse and celebrating 7am mass with Vatican employees in its main chapel.
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The Argentinian pope, who was appointed on March 13 after the historic resignation of his predecessor Benedict XVI, has won praise for his no-frills lifestyle and focus on humility.
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The apartments overlooking St Peter's Square were first occupied by St Pius X in 1903. The residence was completely renovated by Pope Paul VI in 1964 and has been slightly modified by each successive pope.
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The Casa Santa Martha guesthouse was built in 1996 specifically to house cardinals during a conclave, but also serves as a permanent residence for priests and bishops who work at the Vatican.
Source-AFP
