Cardinals near the Domus Santa Marta (Domus Sanctae Marthae; residence Sainte-Marthe); a modern hotel-style residence inside the Vatican City where pope Francis (pape Francois; papst Franziskus) wanted to stay at the Vatican. The building functions as a guest house for clergy having business with the Holy See; and as the temporary residence of members of the College of Cardinals while participating in a papal conclave to elect a new pope.Pope Francis has lived in a suite in the building since his election in March 2013; declining to use the papal apartments in the Apostolic Palace. Vatican. 2003.