Pope My Ride: The Coolest Popemobiles Ever

Pope My Ride: The Coolest Popemobiles Ever

The Fiscal Times Staff  // 

He's Not Heavy, He's Our Pope

Once upon a time, the sedia gestatoria was the only way for an image-conscious pope to get around town. It was a lavishly decorated throne that was carried around by 12 uniformed footmen. In this photo, Pope Paul VI has a ceremonial stint in the lofted chair.

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