The Apostolic Palace is the official residence of the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church, located in Vatican City. It is also known as the Papal Palace, the Palace of the Vatican and the Vatican Palace. The Vatican itself refers to the building as the Palace of Sixtus V, in honor of Pope Sixtus V, who built most of the present form of the palace.
In a historic moment following the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican has sealed the Apostolic Palace using traditional red wax..
Apostolic Palace sealed after Pope Francis' death
Following the death of Pope Francis, Vatican officials sealed his..