Pope My Ride: The Coolest Popemobiles Ever

Pope My Ride: The Coolest Popemobiles Ever

The Fiscal Times Staff  // 

The Most Famous Focus

When Pope Francis urged Catholic priests last summer to choose "more humble" vehicles - and to put the poor before their personal comfort - few expected him to choose his own modest set of wheels for driving around Rome. But the Holy Father chose a Ford Focus hatchback that dates to 2008. It has few amenities, no exterior markings and cloth seats, unlike his predecessor's Mercedes-based Popemobile and custom-built electric Renault vans

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