History of Casa Santa Marta: From Hospice to Papal Residence
Explore the fascinating history of Casa Santa Marta, a key Vatican City landmark that evolved from a 19th-century hospice to the humble home of Pope Francis. Origins of Casa Santa Marta: The St. Martha Hospice (1891–1996) Located adjacent to St. Peter’s Basilica, Casa Santa Marta, or Domus Sanctae Marthae, began as the St. Martha Hospice in … Read more