New York, United States : It's a rare chance to own a mini-Popemobile, but the price tag of the four-door hatchback is steep: $195,000 as of Wednesday, with a day to go in bidding.
The black Fiat 500 Lounge was one of two that ferried Pope Francis around New York last September during his first visit to the most populous city in the United States, New York Archdiocese spokesman Joseph Zwilling told AFP.
"We never had cars like this left behind for us to use," he said.
The Charitybuzz auction website lists details like the car's fuel efficiency, fixed glass roof and premium seats.
Proceeds will go to Catholic schools and charities in the New York diocese, as well as two international agencies: Catholic Relief Services and the Catholic Near East Welfare Association.
"In a couple of occasions, (Pope Francis) was in the Popemobile. For the rest of his time, when he was not in the Popemobile, this is how he traveled around in the motorcade," Zwilling said.
The auction comes after a Fiat used by the Pope in the eastern US city of Philadelphia was sold for $82,000 at a gala in late January.
(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
The black Fiat 500 Lounge was one of two that ferried Pope Francis around New York last September during his first visit to the most populous city in the United States, New York Archdiocese spokesman Joseph Zwilling told AFP.
"We never had cars like this left behind for us to use," he said.
The Charitybuzz auction website lists details like the car's fuel efficiency, fixed glass roof and premium seats.
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Proceeds will go to Catholic schools and charities in the New York diocese, as well as two international agencies: Catholic Relief Services and the Catholic Near East Welfare Association.
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"In a couple of occasions, (Pope Francis) was in the Popemobile. For the rest of his time, when he was not in the Popemobile, this is how he traveled around in the motorcade," Zwilling said.
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The auction comes after a Fiat used by the Pope in the eastern US city of Philadelphia was sold for $82,000 at a gala in late January.
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(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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