Overview

• Multiple outlets report that Leo XIV intends to live in the Apostolic Palace as part of a small communal household rather than alone.
• Reports describe three Augustinian priests as prospective housemates, aligning with the pope’s longtime ties to the order.
• The apartment last used by Benedict XVI has stood largely empty for about 12 years and required repairs for moisture issues and a roof leak.
• Modernization of water and electrical systems and security adjustments is underway, with completion expected around the end of September.
• The approach departs from Francis’s residence in Santa Marta and reflects Leo XIV’s stated commitment to Augustinian communal life, though precise move-in details have not been formally announced.