Papal apartments

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. When was Papal apartments built?17th century (for papal religious capacity)
2. What is the location?Third floor of the Apostolic Palace, Vatican City
3. What is the architectural context?Arranged around the Courtyard of Sixtus V
4. Where are the Papal Apartments located?They are on the third floor of the Apostolic Palace, surrounding the Courtyard of Sixtus V.
5. Why did the Pope stop living in the Quirinal Palace?After 1870 the Pope no longer ruled the Papal States, so the Apostolic Palace became the main home for the Pope.

Supreme Pontiff: The highest ecclesiastical office in the Catholic Church, held by the Pope.
Apostolic Palace: The historic seat of papal administration and residence in Vatican City.
Papal States: Historical territories in Italy directly governed by the Pope prior to Italian unification.
Vicar of Christ: A title for the Pope, signifying his role as Christ's representative on Earth.