Mercedes-Benz presents Pope Francis with new modified G-Wagon ‘popemobile’
Pope Francis is shown the new popemobile, an electric Mercedes, on Dec. 4, 2024, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Dec 4, 2024 / 13:30 pm (CNA).
Pope Francis was handed the key to a new Mercedes-Benz “popemobile” on Wednesday by the CEO of the German luxury car brand.
Ola Källenius, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz, presented the pope with a white and chrome key fob inside a white box after showing off the new open-air vehicle in a parking lot inside Vatican City on Dec. 4.
The modified G-Wagon features a rotating heated seat and a heated hand rail to keep the pope warm while greeting pilgrims during winter rides around St. Peter’s Square.
The fully electric, white SUV is emblazoned with Francis’ coat of arms, has black detailing, and has chrome rims. Two small Holy See flags wave from the front hood.
The license plate of the papal ride is “SCV 1,” which is the Italian acronym for Vatican City State.
Mercedes-Benz has provided vehicles for the Vatican for 94 years. During the last 45 years, the pope has used “popemobiles” based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
“With the new popemobile, Pope Francis is the first pontiff to travel in an all-electric Mercedes-Benz during his public appearances. This is a great honor for our company and I would like to thank His Holiness for his trust,” Källenius said in a Dec. 4 press release.
Pope Francis has been using full or partially electric cars for several years. In 2023, the Vatican also announced a partnership with auto manufacturer Volkswagen to introduce an all-electric, zero-impact car fleet in the Vatican by 2030.
Source: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/260831/mercedes-benz-gifts-pope-francis-new-modified-g-wagon-popemobile
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and Jesus said to the wealthy man,’ come ,sell what thou hast and give to the poor, then come and follow me’. guess ole popey did n’t read that part!