From poor to pope, 1984 Renault has seen it all

[rug]

by Megan Fincher | Sep. 12, 2013

Pope Francis is putting a new spin on what it means to be the pope as he continues to put the poor in the driver's seat.

"A car is necessary to do a lot of work, but please, choose a more humble one. If you like the fancy one, just think about how many children are dying of hunger in the world," Francis told a group of young religious visiting the Vatican in July, according to a Reuters report.

So is it really a surprise, then, that Francis traded his Ford Focus for an even more humble 1984 Renault 4 on Saturday?

The media reported every detail of the new popemobile, but the story of the car's donor has gone largely unnoticed. It seems likely Francis accepted the Renault because he identifies with the car's legacy rather than simply admiring the Renault's vintage charm.

http://ncronline.org/blogs/francis-chronicles/poor-pope-1984-renault-has-seen-it-all

This car has quite a legacy.

[goldent]

1. Very cool story - must read.

[Brigid]

2. Too bad a car can't write a memoir.