Pope Francis in the private library at the Apostolic Palace; Vatican on Sept.6; 2014. ( Le pape Francois dans la biblioth鑡ue priv閑 au palais apostolique)It is the room where the pope attends the private audiences with Kings; Presidents; chiefs of Government; cardinals ...-The grandiose and solemn Apostolic Palace ( palais apostolique ) is a secretive place; forbidden to the public and jealously guarded by the Swiss Guard. It hosts the Holy See administration; the Church's spiritual authorities and before all; the apartments of the Pontiff Sovereign.