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Pope appears unable to climb a few steps as respiratory and mobility problems take their toll
By Associated Press — March 7, 2024
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Last Wednesday, Francis went to the hospital for unspecified diagnostic tests, the results of which have not been released.
Pope gives joyride to migrant kids newly arrived in Italy
By The Associated Press — May 15, 2019
VATICAN CITY (AP) — It is Pope Francis' latest gesture to show solidarity with asylum-seekers and those on society's margins.
Here’s how Pope Francis got a black eye on Colombia trip
By Yonat Shimron — September 10, 2017
CARTAGENA, Colombia (AP) — Francis' visit to Cartagena got off to a rocky start when he bonked his head on his popemobile when it stopped short amid swarms of well-wishers.
Pope says he will not increase security on travels despite risks
By Reuters — January 8, 2017
(Reuters) Unlike his predecessors, who used bulletproof popemobiles or limousines, Pope Francis uses ordinary cars on international trips.
Pope Francis’ mini popemobile could be yours
By USA Today Network — January 21, 2016
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is auctioning off the Fiat sedan -- one of two Pope Francis used during his U.S. visit in September -- to benefit a children's hospital.
From throne to popemobile: The pope’s ride rolls with the times
By Rosie Scammell — September 21, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis is unique among the world’s leaders in that he doesn’t travel in an armored “James Bond car.”
Holy handoff: Pope receives pizza in popemobile
By Mary Bowerman — March 24, 2015
As the popemobile made its way down a Naples street, restaurant co-owner Enzo Cacialli hand-delivered the pizza to the pope.
USA Today Video: Safety concerns as Pope Francis arrives in Brazil
By Sally Morrow — July 23, 2013
Pope Francis arrived in Brazil for World Youth Day, welcomed by tens of thousands of young Catholics in Rio.
Vatican opens new exhibit of papal cars
By Alessandro Speciale — October 17, 2012
VATICAN CITY (RNS) From horse-drawn carriages to electric cars, a new permanent exhibition at the Vatican Museums chronicles the history of papal transport, including the car Pope John Paul II was riding in when he was shot in 1981. By Alessandro Speciale.
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