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Popemobile used in 2015 PH visit on display until May 4

Published Apr 25, 2025 9:19 pm

To honor the late Pope Francis, the public can view the vehicle he used in the Philippines at the Sanctuario de San Antonio parish grounds, beginning Friday, April 25.

This vehicle, also known as the "Popemobile" but also called the "Pope Jeep" for its resemblance to the jeepney, will be on display until Sunday, May 4 at 6 p.m.

"During his 2015 visit to Manila, Pope Francis utilized a customized jeepney as his POPEMOBILE, a vehicle designed to reflect the spirit of Filipino ingenuity and the pope's desire for connection with the people. This white, open-air jeepney, locally crafted, served as a symbolic representation of his humility and solidarity with the Filipino masses," the Makati parish said in a statement.

Prior to this, the vehicle was exhibited in front of the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno in Quiapo, Manila.

The popemobile was used during Pope Francis' visit to the Philippines in January 2015, which included stops in Manila, Tacloban, and Leyte. During his visit, the Pontiff celebrated Mass at the Manila Cathedral, the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, and in Tacloban City.