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The Popemobile has worn many guises over the decades, and its newest incarnation is a modified all-electric Mercedes G-Wagon set to carry Pope Leo XIV during public appearances. The roughly $500,000 SUV is finished entirely in white, inside and out, in keeping with tradition.
Choosing an electric vehicle for such a visible role reflects a broader shift toward sustainability, even at the Vatican. The custom G-Wagon blends ceremonial dignity with modern technology, marking the latest chapter in the long and evolving history of the vehicles used to transport the pontiff.
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