Pope rejects armoured car for trip to Holy Land
Pope Francis has refused to travel in a bulletproof vehicle during his visit to the Holy Land, the Vatican has disclosed.
May 22, 2014
VATICAN: Pope Francis has refused to travel in a bulletproof vehicle during his visit to the Holy Land, the Vatican has disclosed.
“The Pope wants an open popemobile and a normal car,” Fr Federico Lombardi, the director of the Vatican press office, told reporters. He said that security officials had recommended an armoured car, but their advice had been rejected.
Pope Francis will visit Jordan, Israel, and the Palestinian territories during his May 24-26 trip. -- CWN
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