Domus Sanctae Marthae

Domus Sanctae Marthae
The Domus Sanctae Marthae seen from the dome of St. Peter's Basilica
Domus Sanctae Marthae is located in Vatican City
Domus Sanctae Marthae
Location on a map of Vatican City
General information
TypeResidence, guest house
Architectural styleModern
CountryVatican City
Coordinates41°54′03″N 12°27′12″E / 41.9007°N 12.4533°E / 41.9007; 12.4533
Completed1996
Opened1996
OwnerThe Holy See

The Domus Sanctae Marthae (Latin for Saint Martha's House; Italian: Casa Santa Marta) is a building adjacent to St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. Completed in 1996, during the pontificate of Pope John Paul II, it is named after Martha of Bethany, who was a sibling to Mary and Lazarus of Bethany. The building functions as a guest house for clergy having business with the Holy See, and as the temporary residence of members of the College of Cardinals while participating in a papal conclave to elect a new pope.

Pope Francis has lived in a suite in the building since his election in March 2013, declining to use the papal apartments in the Apostolic Palace.