Pope Francis's appartment at Santa Marta Residence (Domus Sanctae Marthae; residence Sainte-Marthe) at the Vatican on March 2013. In a display of the modesty that seems to be marking his pontificate; Pope Francis (pape Francois; papst Franziskus) has decided not to move to lavish papal apartments in the Apostolic Palace choosing instead to reside in more modest accomodations in the Vatican's Santa Marta hotel. He lives in Casa Santa Marta's suite 201; a room that has elegant furnishings and a large living room where he can receive guests.The guesthouse was built in 1996 on the site of an ancient hospice for the poor. The five-story building has 106 suites; 22 single rooms; and one apartment and sits on the edge of Vatican City. It is regularly inhabited by a few dozen priests and bishops who work in the Vatican. Half the rooms are available for cardinals and bishops visiting Rome for audiences or other official occasions. Vatican. 2013.