RM Sotheby’s auction house is auctioning the Popemobile

But the minivan isn’t just any Fiat 500. The head man of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis (in power since 2013), once sat in this car. In 2015, residents of the capital city of New York rejoiced. His Holiness Pope Francis stopped at the Big Apple during his visit. At that time, America was in the middle of an election campaign.

Pope in New York

The then President Barack Obama even received the church leader on the tarmac, which marked the importance of the visit. Obama often did not even greet his friendly colleagues directly at the Air Force Base. This Fiat 500L was one of the cars given to the Pope. Pope Francis has often emphasized personal humility, which is why the Fiat 500L is perfect for driving His Holiness through the urban jungle.

The Dare to Dream collection bought the little Italian

A year after this visit, Monsignor Robert Ritchie, head of the Cathedral of St. Patrick, drives a Fiat to the same cathedral. Cardinal Timothy Dolan inspected the vehicle and eventually used it to participate in the St. Patrick of 2016 Archdiocese of New York then auctioned the car for charity. This is how the Dare to Dream Collection got the Fiat 500L. It is believed to be the first Pope’s car sold by the Archdiocese of New York.

Fiat 500L in almost new condition

It is in the same condition as when it was sold in 2016 and has only 773 miles (approx. 1,244 km) on the clock. The new owner also receives a copy of the car’s registration document, in which the State of New York is listed as the owner, and the purchase agreement from 2016. The car is expected to be sold between 50,000 and 100,000 dollars, which is equivalent to 46,000 to 90,000 euros.