Pope Leo XIV expected to live in traditional papal apartment unused by Pope Francis

The new Pope is expected to move into the official papal residence, an apartment on the top floor of the Apostolic Palace, according to an Italian media report on Thursday.

Pope Leo XIV , the first American-born pontiff, had reopened the traditional papal apartments on May 11, which had been sealed following the late Pope Francis' death.

Pope Leo's decision is a departure from his predecessor's choice to live in the Casa Santa Marta guesthouse and a return to longstanding papal customs.

The Apostolic Palace apartments, unused since 2013, have nearly a dozen rooms, including a study, library, and private chapel.