The popemobile (Latin: papacinetum or papocinetum; Italian: papamobile) is a specially-designed motor vehicle used by the pope for public appearances. It is the successor to the sedia gestatoria (portable throne) and is designed to make the pope more visible when greeting large crowds.
The popemobile (Latin: papacinetum or papocinetum; Italian: papamobile) is a specially-designed motor vehicle used by the pope for public appearances. It is the successor to the sedia gestatoria (portable throne) and is designed to make the pope more visible when greeting large crowds.
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