Domus Sanctae Marthae

Domus Sanctae Marthae
Domus Sanctae Marthae
	The Domus Sanctae Marthae seen from the dome of St. Peter's Basilica
	Location on a map of Vatican City
General information
Type	Residence, guest house
Architectural style	Modern
Country	Vatican City
Coordinates	41°54′03″N 12°27′12″E / 41.9007°N 12.4533°E
Completed	1996
Opened	1996
Owner	The 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.

References

↑ Rodgers-Melnick, Ann (9 January 2001). "Connelly's plan to market replicas never took hold beyond Pittsburgh". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 24 January 2014.

Other websites

[rogers-melnick-1] Rodgers-Melnick, Ann (9 January 2001). "Connelly's plan to market replicas never took hold beyond Pittsburgh". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 24 January 2014.

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