Pope Leo XIV Removes Seals and Reopens Papal Apartment at Vatican on May 11 Following Pope Francis's Death

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Updated May 13, 2025, 03:06 AM

Pope Leo XIV reopened the papal apartment in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican on Sunday, May 11, 2025. The seals on the apartment, which had been placed according to protocol following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, were removed in a ceremony overseen by the new pontiff after the Regina Caeli prayer. The reopening was attended by Vatican officials including Cardinal Farrell, Cardinal Parolin, and Archbishop Peña Parra. This traditional act marks the new pope's formal entry into the papal residence, which had remained sealed since the passing of Pope Francis. It remains unclear whether Pope Leo XIV intends to reside in the apartment. The event was widely covered by international media and Vatican sources, with photos and videos released subsequently.

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