Palace of the Popes may refer to: Apostolic Palace, Vatican City State – the pope's residence since the return from Avignon in 1377 Domus Sanctae Marthae, Vatican City – also known as Saint Martha's House, the Vatican hotel where Pope Francis resides Lateran Palace, Rome, Italy – used from the 4th century until 1309 Palais des Papes, Avignon, France – used from 1309 to 1377 Palazzo dei Papi, Orvieto, Italy – used from 1262 to 1297 Palace of the Popes in Viterbo, Italy – used from 1257 to 1281 Palace of the Popes in Anagni, Italy – used from 1227 to 1241, 1296-1303 Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo, Castel Gandolfo, Lazio, Italy – the pope's summer residence prior to 2016, temporary residence of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Quirinal Palace, Rome, Italy – used from 1589 to 1870