Why does the Pope Benedict XVI live in Rome?

Answer 1

Pope Benedict lives in Vatican City, not Rome. Vatican City or The Vatican is an independent, sovereign country which is surrounded by the city of Rome. He lives there because he is the Head of State of the Vatican. He is also the Head of the Catholic Church which is headquartered in Vatican City.

Answer 2

At the time the Church was established, Rome ruled the world. As they say, "All roads lead to Rome." Since Rome was, for all intents and purposes, the center of the world, what better place to establish the leadership of the Church.

Answer 3

Vatican City is the headquarters of the Catholic Church and the pope is its head of state.

Answer 4

When the Church was first established Rome ruled the world and was considered the 'center of the world.' It is where the first pope, St. Peter, met his death.