The Jeep Wrangler Popemobile - LifeZette
Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis has displayed a sense of humility. With a rejection of anything ostentatious, Francis chooses a level of poverty that is consistent with his namesake — St. Francis of Assisi. The Vatican says Pope Francis will be riding in an American-made modified Jeep for his visit Sept. The Papal Wrangler will offer the pontiff the ability to be close to the people — and, if need be, drive over them like a giant pile of rocks. However, Francis has consistently opted for an open, unprotected, and simple traveling vehicle. This would mean open windows and an open top, complete with a railing that would allow the pope to stand and give the faithful a better view of him. The late Pope John Paul II was shot May 13, 1981, while riding in an open vehicle moving slowly through St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. Former Pope Benedict XVI used a modified Mercedes-Benz M-Class sport utility vehicle with a special glass-enclosed room. Yet there are two things the pope should know about his Jeep Wrangler: The seven slots in the grille represent the seven continents (Jeep was the first vehicle to drive on all seven). Source: www.lifezette.com
