15 Weird Facts About the Pope’s Private Quarters

15 Weird Facts About the Pope’s Private Quarters The Pope's private quarters in Vatican City hide centuries of secrets—from outdated electrical outlets that sparked a complete renovation, to ceremonial seals with red wax that prevent looting, to a third light that signaled a pontiff's death to thousands waiting below. These apartments have witnessed everything from Renaissance scandals to modern medical emergencies, and one pope even refused to live there for 12 years. Here are 15 weird facts you didn't know about the Pope's Private Quarters.