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The flat is centrally located in the City of the Popes, a moniker bestowed upon Avignon for having briefly served as the seat of the papacy from 1309 to 1377 (a big Catholic drama—ask me about it over a glass of Lillet).
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Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
The gesture was acclaimed by supporters of a humble pope but attracted criticism from conservatives, who accused him of divesting the papacy of a sacred element.
—CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
His decision to move into the Apostolic Palace has been praised in particular by conservative commentators who see it as a sign of respect for the papacy.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
From the 15th century down to the present day, the Church has constructed an identity and a past at odds with what the records show—expanding the authority and power of the papacy in ways that have striking broader political implications.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
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Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
The gesture was acclaimed by supporters of a humble pope but attracted criticism from conservatives, who accused him of divesting the papacy of a sacred element.
—CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
His decision to move into the Apostolic Palace has been praised in particular by conservative commentators who see it as a sign of respect for the papacy.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
From the 15th century down to the present day, the Church has constructed an identity and a past at odds with what the records show—expanding the authority and power of the papacy in ways that have striking broader political implications.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
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