The Pope's official residence is the Apostolic Palace, also known as the Papal Palace, located in Vatican City, a small independent city-state within Rome

. Within this vast palace, the Pope traditionally lives in the Papal Apartments on the top floor, which include about ten rooms such as a bedroom, private study, chapel, dining room, and living quarters for staff

. However, since his election in 2013 until his death in 2025, Pope Francis chose not to live in the Papal Apartments. Instead, he resided in the Domus Sanctae Marthae, a modest Vatican guesthouse built in 1996 to house cardinals during conclaves. This choice reflected his preference for a simpler lifestyle and community living with other clergy and guests in Vatican City

. Additionally, traditionally, the Pope spends the summer months (July and August) at the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, a papal residence located about 16 miles outside Rome. Pope Francis, however, did not use this summer residence, which has since been opened to the public as a museum

. In summary:

• Official residence: Apostolic Palace in Vatican City
• Traditional living quarters: Papal Apartments within the Apostolic Palace
• Pope Francis' residence: Domus Sanctae Marthae guesthouse in Vatican City
• Summer residence (traditionally): Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo outside Rome (not used by Pope Francis)