Overview
- Pope Leone XIV took possession of the papal apartment on Saturday afternoon, a move confirmed by the Vatican Press Office.
- He relocated with his two private secretaries, Mons. Edgard Iván Rimaycuna Inga and Don Marco Billeri, with a small household of sisters assisting domestic needs.
- The restored residence includes the private study overlooking St. Peter’s Square, a library, a small chapel, and a modest gym reportedly outfitted with Technogym equipment.
- A nine‑month refurbishment addressed safety and habitability issues in the Renaissance structure, including roof waterproofing, securing travertine cornices, and repairs to mold, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- The return to the Apostolic Palace follows the conclave’s request to restore the Pope’s visible presence and optimize operations, after a period residing at the Palazzo del Santo Uffizio.