The pope is the head of Rome and he therefore wields quite a lot of power. The saying therefore implies that you cannot strive with a person that is more powerful than you are.
They live in the Vatican City in Rome, Italy.
He was originally from Calabria which was in Southern Italy but served as pope in Rome.
vatican city
Sixtus lived in Rome.
Vatican City, in Rome, Italy.
He's the boss so could choose to live elsewhere. However, the Roman Curia and all the resources he needs as pope are in Rome so it is doubtful he would live elsewhere. Also, being the Bishop of Rome he would have to live in that area.
The pope lives in the Papal Apartments in Vatican City. During the summer months he may live at Castel Gandolfo outside of Rome.
He was born in Rome ~ sorry if this isn't specific enough, but it's all I know!
From 1309 to 1377 the pope resided at Avignon, France.
The pope does not live in Italy but in Vatican City, an independent country completely surrounded by Rome, Italy.
the Quirinal Palace in Rome, Italy - used from 1589 to 1870 as home to the Pope.
The pope lives in the independent city-state of Vatican City, which is totally surrounded by Rome, Italy.