New pope trying out simple living

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Pope Francis waves from the popemobile after a mass on St Peter's square as part of the Palm Sunday celebration on March 24, 2013 at the Vatican. AFP PHOTO / FILIPPO MONTEFORTE
Pope Francis will continue to stay at the Vatican guesthouse where he was billeted during the conclave “until further notice” instead of moving into the official papal residence the Apostolic Palace. Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi says the new pontiff will remain in the 120-room guesthouse among other members of the clergy, “he is trying out this type of simple living with other priests.” The pontiff has been taking his meals in the common dining room of the guesthouse and celebrating 7am mass with Vatican employees in its main chapel.

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