This car might very well have a sticker that reads: my other car is the Popemobile. Except that this car is also properly known as the Popemobile—a Volkwagen Touran provided by VW Philippines for the use of…
MANILA, Philippines–To avoid getting caught in heavy traffic, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) advised the public on Monday to take note of roads that would be closed for Pope Francis’ engagements in the metropolis later this…
Pope Francis has not arrived yet, but his visit is about to cause traffic already. Monday’s dry run for the arrival of Pope Francis is expected to cause heavy traffic in Manila, with roads near Ninoy Aquino…
MANILA, Philippines–Pope Francis will be riding the first jeepney converted into a popemobile, the unofficial designation for any motor vehicle used by the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, during his visit to Manila. When he does,…
MANILA, Philippines—It’s a massive inconvenience to the public that the humble Pope Francis would likely not approve of. Road closures around the Manila International Airport have been announced ahead of the papal visit in January 2015. A…
The ‘Popemobile’ designation is like ‘Air Force One’—it applies to whichever car the Pope chooses to use. For his recent trip to South Korea, Pope Francis used appropriately local car choices: a Kia Soul and a Hyundai…
Pope Francis has said that he prefers not to use the customary bulletproof Popemobile when he tours or visits his congregation. He calls it a glass “sardine can” which serves as a wall between him and the…
LONDON—A Harley-Davidson motorcycle that was once given to Pope Francis by the manufacturer is to go on sale next month in Paris, a British auction house said Monday. The 1,585cc Dyna Super Glide was given to the…
