PHILADELPHIA— The popemobile is staying in Philadelphia. The black Fiat 500L, one of two used by Pope Francis during his trip to the city in September for the World Meeting of Families, sold at auction on Friday…
NEW YORK, United States—It was the tiny car that whisked Pope Francis around Philadelphia and wowed Americans reared on gas-guzzling automobiles. Now it’s being offered for auction to lesser mortals with deep pockets. At least one of…
ROME, Italy — Pope Francis, who recently lamented he can’t slip out and get a pizza like he used to, finally got a pie — albeit one hand-delivered to his popemobile. Pizza maker Enzo Cacialli—pizza in hand—got…
The al Qaeda-linked terror group Jemaah Islamiyah, through Malaysian terrorist Marwan, had planned to detonate a bomb and sow terror during the arrival convoy of Pope Francis in Manila on the night of January 18, 2015. This…
MANILA, Philippines — Pope Francis made a triumphant entrance for a mass with millions in the Philippines on Sunday aboard a “popemobile” styled after the nation’s iconic, flamboyant and much-loved “jeepney” minibus. The pontiff, standing in the…
Pope Francis is set to depart the Philippines for Vatican City today. He will go on one more motorcade from the Apostolic Nunciature to Villamor Air Base. The convoy will travel along Taft Avenue, Quirino Avenue, Osmeña…
MANILA, Philippines–Crowds lined up for miles along emptied Manila roads to catch even the slightest glimpse of Pope Francis on his second day in the country Friday. Though missing their signature traffic jams, the roads designated for…
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has released details on Pope Francis’ motorcade route and road closures for January 16.…
MANILA, Philippines—The path for Pope Francis’ motorcade when he makes his way to the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park to celebrate Mass on Sunday has been adjusted to allow more people to see him up close. The…
MANILA, Philippines—“The Holy Spirit will have to work to touch all the hearts of these people that we see.” A “very impressed” Pope Francis uttered these words to Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle on board the…
