Peruvian personal secretary Father Edgard Rimaycuna among those joining pontiff in shared living arrangement
Pope Leo XIV is shaking up tradition at the Vatican — moving into a newly renovated papal apartment and bringing four roommates, according to reports.
Leo plans to share his new residence, which is undergoing a major revamp, marking the first time in modern history that a pope has decided to live communally in the palace’s official quarters, The Telegraph reported.
“It seems to be new to me,” Vatican correspondent Iacopo Scaramuzzi told the U.K. outlet.
“I don’t know if that takes account of the long history of the Church, but certainly in the modern era.”
Among those reportedly joining him is his Peruvian personal secretary, Father Edgard Rimaycuna, who is often seen at Leo’s side.
A trusted adviser and close friend since the Pope’s early pastoral years in South America, Father Edgard, is thought of as one of Leo’s most loyal companions.
Pope Leo XIV at Castel Gandolfo with his longtime personal secretary, Father Edgard Iván Rimaycuna Inga, who is expected to join him in the Apostolic Palace apartments. (Getty Images)
“In my opinion, Leo is definitely different to Francis but not that different,” Scaramuzzi added. “He is returning to the papal apartments, but not like a king.”
The shared living arrangement is said to reflect the community ethos of the Augustinians, the order of friars to which Leo belongs.
The move also contrasts with Pope Francis, who said no to moving into the papal apartments when he was ordained in 2013, choosing instead a Vatican guesthouse.
Inside the spacious papal apartments that Pope Leo XIV may soon call home. (Getty Images)
The Apostolic Palace, where the apartment lies, dates back to the 15th century and also houses papal offices, museums and the Sistine Chapel.
Italian media outlet La Repubblica reported this week that renovations to the apartment are ongoing.
The 10-room suite, located on the palace’s third floor, has also undergone repairs for water infiltration and humidity after years of disuse.
One of the bedrooms inside the papal apartment, which Leo will share with four close companions. (Getty Images)
The Vatican has remained “tight-lipped about the latest restructure,” according to The Telegraph, though technicians have been at work for months.
When Francis died in April, the papal apartments were sealed in a ritual before being reopened for renovation.
Since then, Pope Leo has been living in the Sagrestia building near St. Peter’s Basilica.
Pope Leo speaks to crowds outside the Apostolic Palace in 2025, where his apartment is currently under renovation. (Getty Images)
This isn’t the first time Leo XIV has opted for a modern touch.
Born to a working-class immigrant family in Chicago, he grew up modestly before joining the priesthood.
In 2024, he told Vatican News that he strives to stay grounded.
“A bishop is not supposed to be a little prince sitting in his kingdom, but rather called authentically to be humble, to be close to the people he serves, to walk with them and to suffer with them,” he said.
Reaction to Leo’s move has been mixed online. Earlier this year, author James Martin wrote on X: “We need to trust Pope Leo’s discernment in this and all things — and wish him well in his new digs!”
News
💔 “SHE DIDN’T PLAN TO BE A HERO — SHE JUST COULDN’T WALK AWAY.” 🌧️ When Rachel Maddow landed in Jamaica to cover the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, she expected devastation. What she didn’t expect… was her. A little girl, barefoot in the wreckage, clutching a soaked teddy bear and whispering one word: “Mama.” Reporters looked away. Cameras kept rolling. But Maddow — silent, trembling — stepped forward. That night, she stayed. Days later, she signed the papers that changed both their lives forever. Now, as the world reacts to her unexpected act of love, one haunting question remains: Was this journalism… or destiny?|KF
1. The Storm That Took Everything The storm had no mercy. Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica with winds that howled…
😱 “NO CAMERAS. NO PRESS. JUST ACTION.” 💥 When Hurricane Melissa left Jamaica in ruins, everyone expected statements — not silence. But that night, Rep. Jasmine Crockett made a call no one knew about. Hours later, a private shipment — blankets, medicine, and water filters worth $500,000 — quietly left U.S. soil. No press release. No credit. Just a note inside the first box that made rescuers burst into tears. Now, the world wants to know: what did she write?|KF
When Hurricane Melissa finally loosened its grip on Jamaica, what remained was not silence but the faint hum of survival…
💥 “THE TAPES WERE NEVER MEANT TO LEAVE THE BUILDING.” 😳 A Turning Point USA insider has come forward — and what they just leaked about Erika Kirk and the Chief of Staff is sending shockwaves through conservative media. Behind closed doors, secret recordings. Late-night meetings. Deleted emails that someone thought were gone forever. And now, the story is unraveling — faster than anyone can contain it. The insider’s confession doesn’t just expose one scandal… it hints at a network of cover-ups stretching far beyond TPUSA. 👀 Either way, the receipts are coming — and they could change everything. 👉 Full leaked details in the comments (CMT) before they disappear… 🔥👇👇|KF
Late last night, an anonymous insider from Turning Point USA (TPUSA) dropped a bombshell that has sent shockwaves through conservative…
“LIVE MELTDOWN ON NATIONAL TV” — WHOOPI GOLDBERG’S EXPLOSIVE MOMENT LEAVES ‘THE VIEW’ IN CHAOS 😱💥 It started like any other morning at The View. Laughter. Headlines. Controlled chaos. Then — a single note changed everything. As producers slipped Whoopi Goldberg a message mid-segment, cameras caught something no one was supposed to see. With a glare sharper than a knife, she snatched the paper, ripped it to pieces, and tossed it aside — live, unedited, and on national television. The studio froze. Her co-hosts went silent. Viewers at home could feel it — that thick, electric tension pulsing through the screen|KF
Inside Whoopi Goldberg’s Live Meltdown — and the Crisis Shaking Disney’s Daytime Empire It started with a folded piece of…
💥 “NO CAMERAS. NO PRESS. JUST THREE NAMES THE WORLD THOUGHT THEY KNEW.” 🌪️ When the Category-5 monster Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica, help was nowhere in sight. Then — without a single announcement — a private jet touched down at dawn. Inside: Rachel Maddow. Stephen Colbert. Joy Reid. No sponsors. No cameras. No entourage. They brought 5 tons of food, medicine, water filters, and $1.5 million in aid, all paid from their own pockets. Locals said they worked through the night — lifting boxes, feeding children, treating wounds — not a single word about fame or press. And when a volunteer asked why they came, Joy Reid quietly answered: “Because the news doesn’t need to cover this — humanity does.” By morning, they were gone. No selfies. No headlines. Just whispers spreading across the island — “Were those really them?” Nobody knows who leaked the flight manifest. But one thing’s certain: this wasn’t charity. This was rebellion — against the silence of comfort. 🕯🌎 👇 Full uncovered story before it disappears…|KF
No cameras. No sponsors. Just three journalists who decided to act, not speak. When Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica — the…
End of content
No more pages to load
