Domus Sanctae Marthae

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Domus Sanctae Marthae
The Domus Sanctae Marthae seen from the dome of St. Peter's Basilica
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General information
TypeResidence, guest house
Architectural styleModern
CountryVatican City
Coordinates41°54′03″N 12°27′12″E / 41.9007°N 12.4533°E / 41.9007; 12.4533Coordinates: 41°54′03″N 12°27′12″E / 41.9007°N 12.4533°E / 41.9007; 12.4533
Completed1996 (30 years ago) (1996)
Design and construction
OwnerThe Holy See

The Domus Sanctae Marthae (Latin for Saint Martha's House; Italian: 'Casa Santa Marta') is a building adjacent to St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.[1] In 2013, Pope Francis chose it as his residence instead of using the usual papal apartment in the Vatican Apostolic Palace.

History

The Domus Sanctae Marthae was originally a care facility for the sick, established by Pope Leo XIII in 1881 during a cholera outbreak in Rome. Later, during World War II, Pope Pius XII used it as a refuge for Jews and diplomats.

In 1996, Pope John Paul II designated it as a residence for cardinals during the conclave, along with the Sistine Chapel.

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